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

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

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  1. Line 101 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Queensgate Bus Stationbus bus 102 / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train Peterborough - Colchester
    3h 39m

  2. Drive 101.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bourne to Colchestercar car 101.1 mi
    2h 11m
    £25–36

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20
    4h 46m
    £42–58

  4. Line 101 bus, train via Ipswich

    1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Queensgate Bus Stationbus bus 102 / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain train Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
    3h 47m

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  • Distance: 116 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Bourne, Lincolnshire, England and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Bourne to Colchester. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Queensgate Bus Station, walk to Peterborough, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Head Street via Queensgate Bus Station, Peterborough, Stansted Airport, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 4h 46m.

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