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

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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
    £88–154

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Waybus bus W16
    2. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to Coach Stopbus bus W20
    6h 45m
    £35–59

  3. Drive  201.2 mi

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

  4. Train, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    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 42m
    £285–384

  5. Train, 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 34m
    £93–205

Taunton to Colchester by train

Calendar177Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Coach Stop via Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way in around 6h 45m.

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