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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 51m
    £82–158

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwoodtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    6h 12m
    £41–81

  3. Drive 178.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Colchestercar car 178.4 mi
    3h 21m
    £44–63

  4. Fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    6h
    £59–176

  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
    5h 42m
    £217–501

Bristol to Colchester by train

Calendar221Weekly Trains
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 4 times a day.

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