There are 3 ways to get from Barmouth to Colchester by train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via London
best- Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 3m£100–205Drive 251.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barmouth to Colchestercar 251.6 mi
4h 54m£63–90Train
- Take the train from Barmouth to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain
10h 27m£119–189
Barmouth to Colchester by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barmouth to Colchester is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Barmouth to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct train from Barmouth to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Barmouth and arriving at Colchester via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Barmouth and Colchester is 296 miles. The road distance is 253.1 miles.
The best way to get from Barmouth to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 3m and costs £95 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Barmouth to Colchester, including transfers.
Barmouth to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Barmouth station.
Barmouth to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Machynlleth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barmouth to Colchester is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Barmouth to Colchester.
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What companies run services between Barmouth, Wales and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from Barmouth to Colchester via Machynlleth, Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 3m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barmouth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Barmouth to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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