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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Padstow is to bus which costs £65 - £170 and takes 11h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Padstow is to bus and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £50 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Padstow?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Padstow. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at New Street via Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and The Shire House Mount Folly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Padstow?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Padstow. 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 28m.

How far is it from Colchester to Padstow?

The distance between Colchester and Padstow is 299 miles. The road distance is 304.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Padstow without a car is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 28m and costs £120 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Colchester to Padstow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Padstow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Padstow train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Padstow?

The best way to get from Colchester to Padstow is to train via Exeter which takes 9h 28m and costs £120 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 11h 44m.

Where does the Colchester to Padstow bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Padstow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Padstow?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Padstow is 304 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Colchester to Padstow.

Where can I stay near Padstow?

There are 3084+ hotels available in Padstow.

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

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Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly
best
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
4h 50m
£54–228
Train via Exeter
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 28m
£125–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dennison Road Car Parkbus 805
11h 44m
£65–165
Drive 302.5 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Padstowcar 302.5 mi
6h 9m
£75–108
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
7h 23m
£171–447
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
7h 41m
£101–303
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 25m
£141–255

Colchester to Padstow by train and bus

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Distance: 297.6 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to New Street via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Exeter St Davids, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to New Street via Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Dennison Road Car Park, and The Shire House Mount Folly in around 11h 44m.

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