The distance between Penzance and Colchester is around 540km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Penzance to Colchester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colchester → Penzance if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Colchester.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Colchester.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
There are several options for getting from Penzance to Colchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Penzance and Colchester is around 540km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 491km (305 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Penzance and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Colchester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Colchester. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Penzance and Colchester. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penzance and Colchester. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Colchester. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Colchester. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Colchester. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Colchester is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Colchester. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Penzance and Colchester. The distance is around 577km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | £195($230) | twice daily | 540km (336 miles) |
Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 5h 40m | £365($430) | twice daily | 968km (601 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 577km (358 miles) |
Bus | 11h 30m | £18($21) | twice daily | 601km (373 miles) |
Drive | 6h 5m | £100($120) | on demand | 577km (358 miles) |
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The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.