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There are 5 ways to get from Torquay to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London PaddingtontrainTotnes - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchestertrainLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 38m
    £97–195

  2. Train via Exeter St Davids

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London WaterlootrainExeter St Davids - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchestertrainLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    7h 11m
    £41–173

  3. Drive 247.7 mi

    1. Drive from Torquay to Colchestercar247.7 mi
    4h 53m
    £63–91

  4. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeEXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    6h 52m
    £138–360

  5. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeEXT - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
    7h 34m
    £182–533

Torquay to Colchester by train

Calendar147Weekly Trains
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Torquay, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Paignton to Colchester via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 38m.

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