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There are 5 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 59m
    £91–167

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwoodtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    7h 51m
    £47–93

  3. Drive  201.2 mi

    1. Drive from Taunton to Colchestercar car 201.2 mi
    4h 16m
    £50–73

  4. Train, fly to London City Airport

    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
    £260–531

  5. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    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 18m
    £140–310

Taunton to Colchester by train

Calendar184Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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 59m.

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