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How to get fromBath to Colchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 39m
    £77–146

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bath Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwoodtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    6h 36m
    £41–79

  3. Drive 173 mi

    1. Drive from Bath to Colchestercar car 173 mi
    3h 25m
    £42–61

  4. Fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BRS - STN
    6h 23m
    £64–155

  5. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 7m
    £221–480

Bath to Colchester by train

Calendar219Weekly Trains
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 4 times a day.

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