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How to get fromPaignton to Colchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Paignton to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 27m
    £117–225

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    9h 25m
    £52–129

  3. Drive 249 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Colchestercar car 249 mi
    4h 57m
    £62–89

  4. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h 32m
    £259–534

  5. Train via Exeter

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 16m
    £106–248

  6. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h 52m
    £140–325

Paignton to Colchester by train

Calendar162Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Colchester via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 9h 25m.

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