The distance between Torquay and Colchester is around 409km (254 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Torquay 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 → Torquay if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington and then to Colchester.
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Take the train to St James Park (Devon) then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Colchester.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
There are several options for getting from Torquay to Colchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Torquay and Colchester is around 409km (254 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Torquay and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Torquay to Colchester is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Colchester. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Torquay and Colchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Torquay and Colchester. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Torquay and Colchester. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to St James Park (Devon) then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Bridge and then to Colchester. instead which will take 5h 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 Torquay and Colchester. The distance is around 430km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | £105($125) | hourly | 409km (254 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 20m | £435($510) | 5 times a week | 594km (369 miles) |
Train to St James Park (Devon), plane | 5h 50m | £255($300) | 5 times a week | 971km (603 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | £19($22) | once daily | 465km (289 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £74($88) | on demand | 430km (267 miles) |
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The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.