What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Cornwall?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Cornwall is to bus which costs £60 - £170 and takes 10h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Cornwall?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Cornwall is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Roundabout via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Cornwall?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Cornwall. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Bodmin Parkway via Stratford station, London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Colchester to Cornwall?

The distance between Colchester and Cornwall is 317 miles. The road distance is 296.7 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Cornwall without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Cornwall without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 1m and costs £130 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Cornwall?

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Colchester to Cornwall, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Cornwall bus from?

Colchester to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Cornwall train from?

Colchester to Cornwall train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Cornwall?

The best way to get from Colchester to Cornwall is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 1m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Colchester to Cornwall bus arrive?

Colchester to Cornwall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Cornwall train arrive?

Colchester to Cornwall train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Cornwall?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Cornwall is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Colchester to Cornwall.

Where can I stay near Cornwall?

There are 3635+ hotels available in Cornwall.

Colchester to Cornwall - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Colchester to Cornwall by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
9h 1m
£138–296
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane STN - NQY
6h 8m
£59–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 406 / ...
10h 51m
£64–164
Drive 295 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Cornwallcar 295 mi
5h 50m
£72–103
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bodmin Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
10h 5m
£142–267
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LHR - NQY
8h 46m
£187–425
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LGW - NQY
9h 6m
£108–283

Colchester to Cornwall by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 315.3 mi
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Roundabout via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Roundabout via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 10h 51m.

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