What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Ottery St Mary?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Ottery St Mary is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Ottery St Mary?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Ottery St Mary is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Ottery St Mary?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Ottery St Mary. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Square via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Ottery St Mary?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Ottery St Mary. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Honiton via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Colchester to Ottery St Mary?

The distance between Colchester and Ottery St Mary is 218 miles. The road distance is 217.5 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Ottery St Mary without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Ottery St Mary without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £90 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Ottery St Mary?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Colchester to Ottery St Mary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ottery St Mary bus from?

Colchester to Ottery St Mary bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Ottery St Mary train from?

Colchester to Ottery St Mary train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Ottery St Mary?

The best way to get from Colchester to Ottery St Mary is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Colchester to Ottery St Mary bus arrive?

Colchester to Ottery St Mary bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Ottery St Mary train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Ottery St Mary?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Ottery St Mary is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Colchester to Ottery St Mary.

Where can I stay near Ottery St Mary?

There are 1862+ hotels available in Ottery St Mary.

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Ottery St Mary by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Honitontrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 29m
£93–224
Bus
cheapest
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 Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
9h 10m
£48–119
Bus, line 351 bus, train, line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Brentwood stationbus 351
3. Take the train from Brentwood to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Squarebus 44 / ...
7h 38m
£100–198
Drive 216.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Ottery St Marycar 216.2 mi
4h 27m
£53–76
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
7h 18m
£202–454

Colchester to Ottery St Mary by train, subway, foot, and bus

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 216.6 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Ottery St Mary, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Paternoster Row via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Honiton, and Job Centre in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Square via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 9h 10m.

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