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

The cheapest way to get from Falmouth to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £65 - £140 and takes 10h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falmouth to Colchester is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Falmouth and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Falmouth to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Argos and arriving at Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Falmouth and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Falmouth to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Penmere and arriving at Colchester via Truro, London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Falmouth to Colchester?

The distance between Falmouth and Colchester is 345 miles. The road distance is 325.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falmouth to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £150 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Falmouth to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falmouth to Colchester bus from?

Falmouth to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Argos station.

Where do I catch the Falmouth to Colchester train from?

Falmouth to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Truro station.

Train or bus from Falmouth to Colchester?

The best way to get from Falmouth to Colchester is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs £150 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Falmouth to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Falmouth to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Falmouth to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Falmouth to Colchester is 325 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Falmouth to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Falmouth to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 32 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
7h 5m
£154–306
Line 32 bus, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Moor A to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
6h 23m
£58–229
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Falmouth University and University of Exeter to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
10h 48m
£69–134
Drive 323.4 mi
1. Drive from Falmouth to Colchestercar 323.4 mi
6h 20m
£79–114
Bus
1. Take the bus from Argos to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
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 36m
£71–169
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
9h 35m
£261–604
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
9h 12m
£184–426
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 London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
10h 36m
£136–333

Falmouth to Colchester by train

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Distance: 343.1 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Penmere to Colchester via Truro, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Argos to Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 11h 36m.

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