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How to get fromColchester to Somersetby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Somerset by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 4m
    £92–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Verriersbus bus 502
    6h 59m
    £34–58

  3. Drive  200 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Somersetcar car 200 mi
    4h 23m
    £50–72

  4. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane STN - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    6h 40m
    £63–162

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LCY - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    6h 32m
    £268–352

Colchester to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar166Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Shovel Lane via Stratford, London Paddington, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop H, and Castle Way in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Verriers via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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