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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Colchester is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Colchester is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs £65 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Coach Stop via Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Colchester?

The distance between Cornwall and Colchester is 318 miles. The road distance is 296.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Cornwall to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Colchester bus from?

Cornwall to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Colchester train from?

Cornwall to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bodmin Parkway station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Colchester?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Cornwall to Colchester bus arrive?

Cornwall to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Colchester train arrive?

Cornwall to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Colchester is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Cornwall to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Colchester.

Cornwall to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cornwall to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 34m
£141–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
11h 25m
£64–154
Drive 294.8 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Colchestercar 294.8 mi
5h 46m
£72–103
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Newquaytrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
5h 21m
£67–240
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 3m
£137–299
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 25m
£264–665
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 12m
£188–437
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
9h 38m
£140–330

Cornwall to Colchester by bus and train

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Distance: 315.8 mi
Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Roundabout to Colchester via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Coach Stop via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 11h 25m.

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