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Outbound fromColchester to Exeter St David's by train
It takes an average of 5h 6m to travel from Colchester to Exeter St David's by train, over a distance of around 208 miles (335 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Colchester to Exeter St David's and tickets for this journey start from £42 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:02 | |
| Departure station | Colchester | |
| Arrival station | Exeter St David's | |
| Journey time | From 3h 32m | |
| Distance | 208 miles (335 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £42 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Greater Anglia |
Travelling from Colchester to Exeter St David's by train
Looking to travel from Colchester to Exeter St David's by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 6 minutes to travel from Colchester to Exeter St David's by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 32 minutes though. You'll usually find 42 trains per day running along the 208 miles (335 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Exeter St David's, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia or South Western Railway to get to Exeter St David's. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Colchester to Exeter St David's in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £42.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Colchester to Exeter St David's
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