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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Penzance is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Penzance is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 22m and costs £60 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Penzance?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Penzance station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Penzance via Stratford, London Paddington and Totnes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Colchester to Penzance?

The distance between Colchester and Penzance is 361 miles. The road distance is 338.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Penzance without a car is to train via Totnes which takes 7h 52m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Colchester to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Penzance bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Penzance train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Penzance?

The best way to get from Colchester to Penzance is to train via Totnes which takes 7h 52m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Colchester to Penzance bus arrive?

Colchester to Penzance bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Colchester to Penzance train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Penzance?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Penzance is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Colchester to Penzance.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Penzance?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Penzance?

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

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Train via Totnes
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain
3. Take the train from Totnes to Penzancetrain
7h 52m
£149–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus 816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
11h 55m
£47–104
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Penzance Bus Stationbus Ukn49
10h 52m
£75–125
Drive 336.3 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Penzancecar 336.3 mi
6h 35m
£83–120
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
6h 22m
£60–245
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Penzancetrain London Paddington - Penzance
10h 14m
£149–278
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
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
3. Take the train from Truro to Penzancetrain
8h 59m
£175–476

Colchester to Penzance by train

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Distance: 358.4 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Penzance via Stratford, London Paddington, and Totnes in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 11h 55m.

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