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Outbound fromBarnstaple to Colchester by train
It takes an average of 7h 7m to travel from Barnstaple to Colchester by train, over a distance of around 221 miles (355 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Barnstaple to Colchester and tickets for this journey start from £124.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:07 | |
| Departure station | Barnstaple | |
| Arrival station | Colchester | |
| Journey time | From 5h 12m | |
| Distance | 221 miles (355 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £124.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Greater Anglia |
Taking the train from Barnstaple to Colchester in 5 hours 12 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Barnstaple to Colchester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 7 minutes to travel the 221 miles (355 km) from Barnstaple to Colchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 16 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or South Western Railway to Colchester. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Barnstaple to Colchester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £124.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Colchester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Barnstaple to Colchester
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