What is the cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Colchester is to bus which costs £65 - £160 and takes 10h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Austell to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from St. Austell to Colchester is to bus and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs £50 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between St. Austell and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Austell station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between St. Austell and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from St. Austell to Colchester. However, there are services departing from St Austell and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from St. Austell to Colchester?

The distance between St. Austell and Colchester is 320 miles. The road distance is 302 miles.

How do I travel from St. Austell to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £140 - £290.

How long does it take to get from St. Austell to Colchester?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from St. Austell to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Colchester bus from?

St. Austell to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from St. Austell to Colchester?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Colchester is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £140 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the St. Austell to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the St. Austell to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St. Austell to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Austell to Colchester is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from St. Austell to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Austell to Colchester?

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St. Austell to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Austell to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Austell to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 27m
£148–283
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trelawney Parcbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
5h 8m
£53–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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
10h 31m
£65–157
Drive 300.3 mi
1. Drive from St. Austell to Colchestercar 300.3 mi
5h 56m
£74–106
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 16m
£141–310
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
8h 21m
£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
7h 57m
£174–426
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 Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
9h 23m
£138–340

St. Austell to Colchester by train

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Distance: 318.6 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between St. Austell, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from St Austell to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 10h 31m.

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