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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 27m
    £122–215

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk049 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    7h 25m
    £57–86

  3. Drive  269.5 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Colchestercar car 269.5 mi
    5h 17m
    £68–98

  4. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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
    9h 45m
    £288–629

  5. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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 14m
    £153–361

Plymouth to Colchester by train

Calendar131Weekly Trains
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 27m.

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