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

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 1m
    £114–207

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    9h 25m
    £45–76

  3. Drive  248.9 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Colchestercar car 248.9 mi
    5h 6m
    £62–89

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    8h 26m
    £120–261

  5. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 39m
    £103–199

Barnstaple to Colchester by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Colchester via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 9h 25m.

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