What is the cheapest way to get from Truro to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Truro to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £60 - £120 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Truro to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Truro to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Truro and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Truro 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 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Truro and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Truro to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Truro and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Truro to Colchester?

The distance between Truro and Colchester is 335 miles. The road distance is 314.5 miles.

How do I travel from Truro to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Truro to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £150 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Truro to Colchester?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Truro to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Truro to Colchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Truro to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Truro to Colchester?

The best way to get from Truro to Colchester is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £150 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Truro to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Truro to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Truro to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Truro to Colchester is 314 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Truro to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Truro to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Truro to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Truro to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Truro to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 43m
£155–289
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
4h 25m
£60–226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Truro to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
9h 3m
£61–119
Drive 312.7 mi
1. Drive from Truro to Colchestercar 312.7 mi
6h 5m
£76–110
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
11h 6m
£70–169
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
7h 29m
£257–651
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 16m
£181–423
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
8h 42m
£133–316

Truro to Colchester by train

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Distance: 332.9 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Truro to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station in around 11h 6m.

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