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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cambridge Station to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    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

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    2h 54m
    £11–28

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    2h 15m
    £18–36

  4. Drive 47.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cambridge Station to Colchestercar car 47.1 mi
    1h 9m
    £12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cambridge Station to Colchestertaxi taxi 47.1 mi
    1h 9m
    £95–120

  6. Train, bus via Bus Interchange

    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

Cambridge Station to Colchester by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Colchester via Stowmarket in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cambridge Station to Coach Stop via Parkside and Coach Station in around 2h 54m.

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