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

The cheapest way to get from Carshalton to Colchester is to drive which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carshalton to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Carshalton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Carshalton station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Brentwood station and arriving at High Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Carshalton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Carshalton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Carshalton and arriving at Colchester via Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Carshalton to Colchester?

The distance between Carshalton and Colchester is 65 miles. The road distance is 73.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carshalton to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Carshalton to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carshalton to Colchester bus from?

Carshalton to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Brentwood station.

Where do I catch the Carshalton to Colchester train from?

Carshalton to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Carshalton station.

Train or bus from Carshalton to Colchester?

The best way to get from Carshalton to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 351 bus and bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Carshalton to Colchester bus arrive?

Carshalton to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Carshalton to Colchester train arrive?

Carshalton to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Carshalton to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Carshalton to Colchester is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Carshalton to Colchester.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Carshalton to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carshalton to Farringdontrain Sutton
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 38m
£31–59
Drive 73 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carshalton to Colchestercar 73 mi
1h 33m
£18–26
Line 351 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus 351
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 371 / ...
4h 20m
£24–47

Carshalton to Colchester by train and subway

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 64.2 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Carshalton to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carshalton to High Street via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, Brentwood, Brentwood station, and Bus Station in around 4h 20m.

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