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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £45 - £95 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £100 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Exeter to Colchester?

The distance between Exeter and Colchester is 230 miles. The road distance is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Exeter to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Colchester train from?

Exeter to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Where does the Exeter to Colchester train arrive?

Exeter to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Colchester is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Exeter to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1015+ hotels available in Colchester.

Exeter to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter 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 Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 25m
£107–201
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwoodtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
8h 35m
£48–91
Drive 226.7 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Colchestercar 226.7 mi
4h 34m
£56–81
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 47m
£136–327
Train via London
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 28m
£102–224

Exeter to Colchester by train

175Weekly Trains

3h 25mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.4 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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 25m.

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