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How to get fromBoston to Colchesterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3h 17m
    £61–114

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus bus 505
    2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bootsbus bus A / ...
    3. Take the bus from Norwich to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus
    8h 10m
    £19–31

  3. Line 37 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus 37
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train Peterborough - Colchester
    5h 59m
    £50–84

  4. Drive  102 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Colchestercar car 102 mi
    2h 20m
    £26–37

  5. Bus, line 37 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus 37
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20 / ...
    7h 27m
    £40–60

Boston to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Boston to Colchester via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA via Bus Station, Transport Interchange, Boots, and Norwich in around 8h 10m.

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