There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Colchester (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
22 min£10–20Line 371 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cathedral to Sainsburys Storebus 371 / ...
- Take the bus from Sainsburys Store to Colchester stationbus X20
1h 40m£4–6Drive 23.3 mi
- Drive from Chelmsford to Colchester (Station)car 23.3 mi
26 min£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Colchester (Station)taxi 23.3 mi
26 min£150–190
Chelmsford to Colchester (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Colchester (Station) is to line 371 bus and bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Colchester (Station) is to train which takes 22 min and costs £10 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Colchester (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Cathedral and arriving at Colchester station via Sainsburys Store. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Colchester. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Chelmsford and Colchester (Station) is 22 miles. The road distance is 23.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Colchester (Station) without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs £10 - £20.
The train from Chelmsford to Colchester takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Chelmsford to Colchester (Station) bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Cathedral station.
Chelmsford to Colchester (Station) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Colchester (Station) is to train which takes 22 min and costs £10 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 371 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Colchester (Station), England?
Greater Anglia operates a train from Chelmsford to Colchester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £10–20 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cathedral to Colchester station via Sainsburys Store in around 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Chelmsford to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Cathedral to Sainsburys Store
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Sainsburys Store to Colchester station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- £150–190
Cab City
- Phone
- +44 1245 30 30 30
- Website
- cab-city.co.uk
Chelmsford City Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1245 250 250
- Website
- chelmsfordcitytaxis.com
Chelmsford Taxis & Cars
- Phone
- +44 1246 600 155
- Website
- chelmsfordtaxisltd.co.uk
Fareway Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1245 355 555
- Website
- farewaytaxisltd.com
Your Cabbie
- Phone
- +44 1245 354 040
- Website
- taxis-in-chelmsford.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to Colchester (Station) bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Sainsburys Store station.
Chelmsford to Colchester (Station) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Colchester (Station) is 23 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Chelmsford to Colchester (Station).
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