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There are 5 ways to get from Carmarthen to Colchester by train, 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
    £127–231

  2. Drive  270.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carmarthen to Colchestercar car 270.7 mi
    4h 59m
    £68–98

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    8h 38m
    £383–1,209

  4. 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 23m
    £125–239

  5. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Carmarthen to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Fishguard Harbour - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stansted Airporttrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport
    10h 47m
    £170–259

Carmarthen to Colchester by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest 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.

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