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

The cheapest way to get from Yeovil to Colchester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yeovil to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Yeovil and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Yeovil station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Hammersmith Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Yeovil and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Yeovil to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Yeovil Pen Mill and arriving at Colchester via Castle Cary, London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Yeovil to Colchester?

The distance between Yeovil and Colchester is 183 miles. The road distance is 184 miles.

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

The best way to get from Yeovil to Colchester without a car is to train via Castle Cary which takes 4h 7m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Yeovil to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yeovil to Colchester bus from?

Yeovil to Colchester bus services, operated by Berrys Coaches, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Yeovil to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Yeovil to Colchester?

The best way to get from Yeovil to Colchester is to train via Castle Cary which takes 4h 7m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Yeovil to Colchester bus arrive?

Yeovil to Colchester bus services, operated by Berrys Coaches, arrive at Hammersmith Bus Station.

Where does the Yeovil to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yeovil to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Yeovil to Colchester is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Yeovil to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Train via Castle Cary
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to London Paddingtontrain Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 7m
£83–164
Drive 182.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Yeovil to Colchestercar 182.9 mi
3h 51m
£45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hammersmith Bus Stationbus Sf2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
7h 15m
Train, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 25m
£243–530
Train
1. Take the train from Yeovil Junction to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 11m
£80–177
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
7h 37m
£86–204
Train, fly to Norwich International Airport
1. Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane BRS - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
7h 54m
£151–393

Yeovil to Colchester by train

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Distance: 182.1 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Colchester via Castle Cary, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Hammersmith Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 15m.

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