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How to get fromColchester to Torquayby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Newton Abbottrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 46m
    £116–227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus bus 501
    8h 58m
    £47–122

  3. Drive 247.8 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Torquaycar car 247.8 mi
    4h 59m
    £61–88

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LHR - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain train
    7h 33m
    £224–486

  5. Train via Exeter St Davids

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    6h 20m
    £111–249

Colchester to Torquay by train and bus

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Torquay, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Union Street via Stratford, London Paddington, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Tesco via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 8h 58m.

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