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

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There are 6 ways to get from Launceston 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 Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    6h 9m
    £111–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    10h 59m
    £43–76

  3. Drive  267.4 mi

    1. Drive from Launceston to Colchestercar car 267.4 mi
    5h 20m
    £66–96

  4. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane NQY - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    10h 1m
    £262–648

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    8h 11m
    £93–177

  6. Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the bus from Westgate Street to Bus Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NQY - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    7h 37m
    £59–231

Launceston to Colchester by bus and train

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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 9m. 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 10h 59m.

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