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How to get fromCambridge to Colchesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Colchestertrain train Cambridge - Colchester
    1h 36m
    £35–65

  2. Drive 47.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cambridge to Colchestercar car 47.9 mi
    1h 11m
    £12–17

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20
    2h 22m
    £16–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Colchestertaxi taxi 47.9 mi
    1h 11m
    £100–120

  5. Train via Stowmarket

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarkettrain train Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
    2. Take the train from Stowmarket to Colchestertrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    1h 53m
    £35–64

Cambridge to Colchester by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

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

Greater Anglia operates a train from Cambridge to Colchester once a week. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 36m.

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