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

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There are 6 ways to get from Carmarthen to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to London Paddingtontrain train Carmarthen - London Paddington
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    5h 2m
    £121–213

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rose and Crown to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stopbus bus 816
    10h
    £47–79

  3. Drive  270.7 mi

    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Colchestercar car 270.7 mi
    4h 59m
    £67–97

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    9h 1m
    £112–258

  5. Train via Swansea

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain train
    2. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 32m
    £119–222

  6. Train via Caldicot

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Severn Tunnel Junctiontrain train Milford Haven - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Severn Tunnel Junction to Stansted Airporttrain train Cardiff Central - Stansted Airport
    10h 30m
    £138–218

Carmarthen to Colchester by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Carmarthen, Wales and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Carmarthen to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rose and Crown to Coach Stop via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 10h.

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