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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Colchester is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 11h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 3h 5m and costs £110 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Beam Villas and arriving at Coach Stop via Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Colchester via Par, London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Colchester?

The distance between Cornwall and Colchester is 306 miles. The road distance is 296.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Cornwall to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Colchester bus from?

Cornwall to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Cornwall to Colchester?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 11h 59m.

Where does the Cornwall to Colchester bus arrive?

Cornwall to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Cornwall to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cornwall to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Colchester is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Cornwall to Colchester.

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

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

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Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
3h 5m
£111–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...
11h 59m
£51–93
Train
1. Take the train from Par to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 29m
£130–251
Drive 294.8 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Colchestercar 294.8 mi
5h 46m
£73–106
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
5h 27m
£398–763
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
5h 38m
£233–605
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
5h 37m
£184–431
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 24m
£120–233

Cornwall to Colchester by train

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Distance: 304.7 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Colchester via Par, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beam Villas to Coach Stop via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Coach Station in around 11h 59m.

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