What is the cheapest way to get from Amesbury to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Amesbury to Colchester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Amesbury to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Amesbury to Colchester is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Amesbury and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Amesbury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Colchester via Reading and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Amesbury to Colchester?

The distance between Amesbury and Colchester is 143 miles. The road distance is 138.6 miles.

How do I travel from Amesbury to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Amesbury to Colchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 54m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Amesbury to Colchester?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Amesbury to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amesbury to Colchester train from?

Amesbury to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Salisbury station.

Where does the Amesbury to Colchester train arrive?

Amesbury to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Amesbury to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Amesbury to Colchester is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Amesbury to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Colchester.

Amesbury to Colchester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Library to Andover Stationbus 8
2. Take the train from Andover to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3h 54m
£55–103
Drive 137.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Amesbury to Colchestercar 137.8 mi
2h 58m
£35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 52m
£78–146

Amesbury to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

170Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.4 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Amesbury, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Police Station to Colchester via Blue Boar Row, New Canal, St Paul's Church, Salisbury, Reading, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 52m.

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