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Colchester to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Plymouth takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 9m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£154
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 52m
£129–244

Colchester to Plymouth train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Plymouth. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Plymouth at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 279.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Plymouth via Stratford and London Paddington in around 4h 52m.

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