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

The cheapest way to get from Launceston to Colchester is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Launceston to Colchester is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Launceston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Launceston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Prouts Court Flats and arriving at Coach Stop via Railway Station, Bampfylde Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Launceston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Launceston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Okehampton and arriving at Colchester via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Launceston to Colchester?

The distance between Launceston and Colchester is 274 miles. The road distance is 268.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Launceston to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £240.

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

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

Where do I catch the Launceston to Colchester bus from?

Launceston to Colchester bus services, operated by Dartline Coaches, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Launceston to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Launceston to Colchester?

The best way to get from Launceston to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 11h 8m.

Where does the Launceston to Colchester bus arrive?

Launceston to Colchester bus services, operated by Dartline Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Launceston to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Launceston to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Launceston to Colchester is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Launceston to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Colchester.

Launceston to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Launceston to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 / ...
6h 6m
£118–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 66
2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
11h 8m
£49–116
Drive 267.2 mi
1. Drive from Launceston to Colchestercar 267.2 mi
5h 19m
£66–96
Fly Exeter to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 23m
£292–628
Train via London
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
8h 1m
£103–242
Fly Exeter to London Gatwick Airport, 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
8h 46m
£144–314
Line 78 bus, bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate Street to Post Officebus
2. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
8h 5m
£52–238

Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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Distance: 272.3 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Prouts Court Flats to Colchester via Railway Station, Okehampton, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prouts Court Flats to Coach Stop via Railway Station, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 11h 8m.

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