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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Woolacombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 59m
    £165–272

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoriabus bus 816
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    11h 48m
    £49–83

  3. Drive  257 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Woolacombecar car 257 mi
    5h 39m
    £64–92

  4. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane STN - CWL
    3. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Woolacombecar car
    13h 24m
    £85–279

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain train
    3. Drive from Bridgend to Woolacombecar car
    7h 1m
    £129–233

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane LCY - CWL
    3. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Woolacombecar car
    8h 29m
    £335–838

Colchester to Woolacombe by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration11h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Woolacombe via Stratford, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Sands via London Victoria, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 11h 48m.

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