What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford is to bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford?

The fastest way to get from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester Bus Station and Chelmsford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Retail Market. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester Bus Station and Chelmsford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colchester Town and arriving at Chelmsford. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford?

The distance between Colchester Bus Station and Chelmsford is 24 miles. The road distance is 24.3 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs £11 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford?

The train from Colchester Town to Chelmsford takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford bus from?

Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford train from?

Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester Town station.

Train or bus from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford?

The best way to get from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford is to train which takes 38 min and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford bus arrive?

Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Retail Market station.

Where does the Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford train arrive?

Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Chelmsford station.

Can I drive from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford is 24 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford?

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Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester Town to Chelmsfordtrain Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
38 min
£11–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Retail Marketbus 371 / ...
1h 27m
£2–5
Drive 24.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsfordcar 24.2 mi
28 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsfordtaxi 24.2 mi
28 min
£160–190

Colchester Bus Station to Chelmsford by foot and train

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Distance: 24.2 mi
Duration: 38 min

What companies run services between Colchester Bus Station, England and Chelmsford, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester Town to Chelmsford hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, First Essex operates a bus from Osborne Street to Retail Market every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 27m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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