There are 3 ways to get from Basingstoke to Colchester by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 1m£44–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Malls to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Waybus W17
- Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to Coach Stopbus W20
4h 30m£18–31Drive 106 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Colchestercar 106 mi
2h 27m£27–38
Basingstoke to Colchester by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Colchester is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £40 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Colchester. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Coach Stop via Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Colchester via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Colchester is 104 miles. The road distance is 106.6 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Basingstoke to Colchester, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Colchester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Coach Stop via Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way in around 4h 30m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Malls to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Basingstoke to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way station.
Basingstoke to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Colchester is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Basingstoke to Colchester.
Book your Basingstoke to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Basingstoke to Colchester bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1014+ hotels available in Colchester.