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

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Taunton 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 / ...
    3h 19m
    £84–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Waybus bus W20
    2. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to County Hallbus bus W16
    7h 5m
    £35–63

  3. Drive  201.8 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Tauntoncar car 201.8 mi
    4h 22m
    £50–72

  4. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, train

    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 train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    6h 34m
    £85–197

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly, train

    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 train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain train
    6h 34m
    £285–386

Colchester to Taunton by train

Calendar165Weekly Trains
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Taunton via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to County Hall via Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way in around 7h 5m.

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