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How to get fromTorquay to Colchesterby train, car, or plane

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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 Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 31m
    £118–235

  2. Drive 247.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Torquay to Colchestercar car 247.5 mi
    4h 55m
    £61–89

  3. 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 9m
    £311–528

  4. Train via Exeter St Davids

    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 / ...
    7h 9m
    £110–248

  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 32m
    £144–356

Torquay to Colchester by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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 31m.

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