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

The cheapest way to get from Truro to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Truro to Colchester is to fly and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs £45 - £330.

Is there a direct train between Truro and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Truro to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Truro and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Truro to Colchester?

The distance between Truro and Colchester is 335 miles. The road distance is 314.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Truro to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £160 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Truro to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Truro to Colchester train from?

Truro to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.

Where does the Truro to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Truro to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Colchester is 315 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Truro to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Truro to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

Truro to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Truro to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 42m
£164–293
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Truro to London Victoriabus Uk049
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
9h 37m
£46–74
Drive 312.9 mi
1. Drive from Truro to Colchestercar 312.9 mi
6h 6m
£77–111
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 19m
£146–482
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NQY - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 4m
£81–408
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 1m
£270–780
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
4h 56m
£46–323
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 59m
£136–481

Truro to Colchester by train

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5h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 332.9 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a train from Truro to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 5h 42m.

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