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How to get fromColchester to Malmesburyby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Colchester to Malmesbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cross Hayesbus bus 99
    3h 56m

  2. Drive  155.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Malmesburycar car 155.6 mi
    3h 5m
    £39–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus bus 371 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cross Hayesbus bus 99
    6h 18m

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  • Distance: 160.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Malmesbury. However, you can take the train to Stratford (London), take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Swindon, walk to Fleming Way, then take the bus to Cross Hayes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Cross Hayes via Bus Station, Brentwood station, Brentwood, London Paddington, Swindon, and Fleming Way in around 6h 18m.

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