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

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There are 7 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 7m
    £92–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Verriers 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 / ...
    6h 51m
    £32–56

  3. Drive  198.7 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Colchestercar car 198.7 mi
    4h 18m
    £50–72

  4. 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 8m
    £268–377

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwoodtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    8h 18m
    £46–83

  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
    6h 38m
    £120–330

  7. 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
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    6h 49m
    £63–165

Somerset to Colchester by bus and train

Calendar184Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 6h 51m.

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