What is the cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Colchester is to bus which costs £55 - £160 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cornwall to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Colchester is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Coach Stop via Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Colchester?

The distance between Cornwall and Colchester is 318 miles. The road distance is 296.7 miles.

How do I travel from Cornwall to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £140 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Cornwall to Colchester?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Cornwall to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Colchester bus from?

Cornwall to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Colchester?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Cornwall to Colchester bus arrive?

Cornwall to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Colchester is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Cornwall to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

Cornwall to Colchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cornwall to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 38m
£140–269
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Newquaytrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
5h 54m
£39–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
11h 10m
£58–152
Drive 295 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Colchestercar 295 mi
5h 47m
£74–106
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 18m
£168–535
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 12m
£138–294
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NQY - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 2m
£102–447
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 56m
£105–488
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 57m
£149–435

Cornwall to Colchester by bus and train

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6h 38mAverage Duration

£140Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Colchester.

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Distance: 315.8 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Roundabout to Colchester via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Coach Stop via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 11h 10m.

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