What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester (Station) to Layer Road?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester (Station) to Layer Road is to line 84 bus which costs £1 - £2 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester (Station) to Layer Road?

The fastest way to get from Colchester (Station) to Layer Road is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs £16 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester (Station) and Layer Road?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Albert and arriving at Cambridge Road. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Colchester (Station) to Layer Road?

The distance between Colchester (Station) and Layer Road is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester (Station) to Layer Road without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester (Station) to Layer Road without a car is to bus and line 57 bus which takes 18 min and costs £3 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Colchester (Station) to Layer Road?

It takes approximately 18 min to get from Colchester (Station) to Layer Road, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester (Station) to Layer Road bus from?

Colchester (Station) to Layer Road bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Railway Station Layby.

Where does the Colchester (Station) to Layer Road bus arrive?

Colchester (Station) to Layer Road bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at St John's Street station.

Where can I stay near Layer Road?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Layer Road.

Colchester (Station) to Layer Road - 5 ways to travel via bus, and line 57 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester (Station) to Layer Road by bus, taxi, or foot

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Bus, line 57 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station Layby to St John's Streetbus 704
2. Take the bus from St John's Street to Turnstile Squarebus 85 / ...
18 min
£3–6
Line 84 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Albert to Cambridge Roadbus 84 / ...
31 min
£1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester (Station) to Layer Roadtaxi 2.4 mi
5 min
£16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Colchester (Station) to Layer Roadwalk 2.1 mi
40 min
Bus, line 57 bus via Osborne Street
1. Take the bus from Colchester station to Osborne Streetbus X20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Turnstile Squarebus 56 / ...
24 min
£4–6

Colchester (Station) to Layer Road by bus and foot

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Colchester (Station), England and Layer Road, England?

You can take a bus from Railway Station Layby to Layer Road via St John's Street and Turnstile Square in around 18 min.

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