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Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Exeter Central (EXC)

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19

train journeys
per day

207

miles (334 kms)

4hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

06:35 / 23:31

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 4 changes)

4

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Colchester Town (CET) to Exeter Central (EXC)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Town and Exeter Central , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Town to Exeter Central is approximately 207 miles (334 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 28 mins.

South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Exeter Central.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester Town to Exeter Central. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Town to Exeter Central Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:35
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    11:28
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    06:35
    6 hrs 3 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    12:38
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    06:44
    5 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    12:38
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    08:35
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    13:16
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    09:35
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    14:18
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    10:35
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    15:18
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    11:35
    4 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    16:19
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    12:35
    4 hrs 43 mins 3 changes
    17:18
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    13:35
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    18:28
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    14:35
    4 hrs 41 mins 3 changes
    19:16
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    15:35
    4 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    20:14
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    16:35
    4 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    21:21
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    17:07
    5 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    22:41
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    17:35
    5 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    22:43
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    18:35
    5 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    23:43
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    19:35
    12 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    07:38
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    21:35
    11 hrs 30 mins 4 changes
    09:05
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    23:00
    11 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    10:40
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central
  • Mon 6th May
    23:07
    12 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    11:39
    Colchester Town
    Exeter Central
    Colchester Town to Exeter Central

About Colchester Town Station

Station name Colchester Town (CET)
Address Colchester Town station, St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:10 - 20:15
Saturday 07:00 - 18:45
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Exeter Central Station

Station name Exeter Central (EXC)
Address Exeter Central station, Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:50 - 18:15
Saturday 07:50 - 18:15
Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Town and Exeter Central

The travel time between Colchester Town and Exeter Central by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Town and Exeter Central vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:31.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester Town and Exeter Central can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Town & Exeter Central. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Town and Exeter Central.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester Town and Exeter Central, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.