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How to get fromAbingdon to Colchesterby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Abingdon to Colchester by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Stratton Way to Parkway Stationbus bus X2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    2h 33m
    £54–106

  2. Drive 118.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Abingdon to Colchestercar car 118.9 mi
    2h 19m
    £29–42

  3. Bus, train, line 351 bus

    1. Take the bus from Stratton Way to Parkway Stationbus bus X2 / ...
    2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Brentwoodtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus bus 351
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    4h 50m
    £46–90

Abingdon to Colchester by bus and train

Calendar512Weekly Services
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Abingdon to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to Parkway Station, walk to Didcot Parkway, take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Stratford, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stratton Way to Osborne Street via Parkway Station, Didcot Parkway, London Paddington, Brentwood, Brentwood station, and Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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