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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 38m
    £117–220

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    9h 41m
    £53–94

  3. Drive  247.7 mi

    1. Drive from Torquay to Colchestercar car 247.7 mi
    4h 56m
    £62–89

  4. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h 7m
    £259–528

  5. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h 46m
    £139–307

Torquay to Colchester by train

Calendar153Weekly Trains
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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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