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How to get fromExeter to Colchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Totnes - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 24m
    £80–163

  2. Train via London

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 30m
    £38–107

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    7h 15m
    £55–104

  4. Drive 226.9 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Colchestercar car 226.9 mi
    4h 34m
    £55–79

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 20m
    £197–597

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 33m
    £118–327

Exeter to Colchester by train

Calendar191Weekly Trains
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 7h 15m.

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