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

The cheapest way to get from Ampthill to Colchester is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ampthill to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Ampthill and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ampthill station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from St Albans City station and arriving at Osborne Street via Temp Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Ampthill and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ampthill to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Flitwick and arriving at Colchester via Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Ampthill to Colchester?

The distance between Ampthill and Colchester is 96 miles. The road distance is 71.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ampthill to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Ampthill to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ampthill to Colchester bus from?

Ampthill to Colchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Albans City station.

Where do I catch the Ampthill to Colchester train from?

Ampthill to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Flitwick station.

Train or bus from Ampthill to Colchester?

The best way to get from Ampthill to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Ampthill to Colchester bus arrive?

Ampthill to Colchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Temp Bus Station.

Where does the Ampthill to Colchester train arrive?

Ampthill to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Ampthill to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ampthill to Colchester is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Ampthill to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Ampthill to Colchester?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Flitwick to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 59m
£55–108
Drive 70.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ampthill to Colchestercar 70.9 mi
1h 30m
£18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Albans City station to Temp Bus Stationbus 724
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
5h 28m
£21–38

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Distance: 95.5 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ampthill to Colchester via Flitwick, Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ampthill to Osborne Street via Flitwick, St Albans City, St Albans City station, Temp Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 28m.

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