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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 14m
    £93–178

  2. Drive 198.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Somerset to Colchestercar car 198.6 mi
    4h 17m
    £49–70

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus bus Sf1
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 45m

  4. Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    6h 38m
    £60–177

  5. Bus, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 12m
    £218–492

  6. Bus, fly to Norwich International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane plane BRS - NWI
    3. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain train
    7h 18m
    £120–614

Somerset to Colchester by bus and train

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Colchester via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 14m.

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