The average train between Newquay and Colchester takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Newquay to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Newquay and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newquay is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Colchester at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Par and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Newquay to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Newquay to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Par station and arriving at Colchester station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Newquay to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.
Newquay to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Newquay and Colchester is 447.8 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Newquay to Colchester via Par, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 7h 9m.