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Trains from Exeter St David's (EXD) to Colchester (COL)

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23

train journeys
per day

208

miles (335 kms)

3hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

00:58 / 23:28

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Exeter St David's (EXD) to Colchester (COL)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Exeter St David's and Colchester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Exeter St David's to Colchester is approximately 208 miles (335 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 23 mins.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Exeter St David's and Colchester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Exeter St David's to Colchester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Exeter St David's to Colchester Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:58
    6 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    07:18
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:52
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    10:15
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:52
    3 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    10:40
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:52
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    11:38
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:16
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    13:15
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:43
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    13:46
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    4 hrs 2 changes
    14:15
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:15
    4 hrs 2 changes
    15:15
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:43
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    15:45
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:15
    4 hrs 2 changes
    16:15
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:15
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    17:14
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:42
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    17:57
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:15
    4 hrs 2 changes
    18:15
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:43
    4 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    19:01
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:15
    4 hrs 2 changes
    19:15
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:42
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    19:39
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:15
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    20:11
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:15
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    21:04
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:51
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    22:15
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:17
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    23:15
    Exeter St David's
    Colchester
    Exeter St David's to Colchester

About Exeter St David's Station

Station name Exeter St David's (EXD)
Address Exeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 20:40
Saturday 06:15 - 20:00
Sunday 07:30 - 20:40
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Exeter St David's and Colchester

The travel time between Exeter St David's and Colchester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 23 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Exeter St David's and Colchester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:58, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:28.

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Amenities on trains between Exeter St David's and Colchester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Exeter St David's & Colchester. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Exeter St David's and Colchester.

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