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

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There are 6 ways to get from Taunton 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 / ...
    2h 52m
    £91–175

  2. Drive 201.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Taunton to Colchestercar car 201.2 mi
    4h 16m
    £50–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kings Arms to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus bus Sf1
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 53m

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton 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
    6h 39m
    £260–536

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    6h 49m
    £79–212

  6. Train to Exeter, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton 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 3m
    £141–327

Taunton to Colchester by train

Calendar193Weekly Trains
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 52m.

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