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

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There are 6 ways to get from Wells to Colchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Liberty to Bus Stationbus bus 173 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    4h 33m
    £77–150

  2. Drive 181.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wells to Colchestercar car 181.1 mi
    3h 52m
    £45–64

  3. Line 376 bus, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from New Street to Temple Meads Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain train
    7h 6m
    £62–178

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stansted Airporttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport
    9h 17m
    £137–199

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h
    £289–654

  6. Fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BRS - NWI
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain train
    7h 28m
    £117–717

Wells to Colchester by bus and train

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stansted Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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