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

The cheapest way to get from Bedford to Colchester is to drive which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bedford to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct train between Bedford and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bedford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bedford and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Bedford to Colchester?

The distance between Bedford and Colchester is 104 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bedford to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 44m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Bedford to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bedford to Colchester train from?

Bedford to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Bedford station.

Where does the Bedford to Colchester train arrive?

Bedford to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Bedford to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bedford to Colchester is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Bedford to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1062+ hotels available in Colchester.

Bedford to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bedford to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 44m
£51–103
Drive 74 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bedford to Colchestercar 74 mi
1h 34m
£18–26
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bedford to St Albans Citytrain
2. Take the bus from St Albans City station to Temp Bus Stationbus 724
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
5h 35m
£20–39
Train
1. Take the train from Bedford to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 6m
£53–101

Bedford to Colchester by train and subway

623Weekly Services

1h 44mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.1 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 44m.

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