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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Alresford is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Alresford is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £15 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Alresford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Greyfriars and arriving at Coach Road Corner. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Alresford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colchester Town and arriving at Alresford (Essex). Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Colchester to Alresford?

The distance between Colchester and Alresford is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Alresford without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs £2 - £5.

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

The train from Colchester Town to Alresford (Essex) takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Alresford bus from?

Colchester to Alresford bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Greyfriars station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Alresford train from?

Colchester to Alresford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester Town station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Alresford?

The best way to get from Colchester to Alresford is to train which takes 11 min and costs £2 - £5. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Colchester to Alresford bus arrive?

Colchester to Alresford bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Coach Road Corner station.

Where does the Colchester to Alresford train arrive?

Colchester to Alresford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Alresford (Essex) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Alresford?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Alresford is 6 miles. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Colchester to Alresford.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Alresford by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Colchester Town to Alresford (Essex)train Colchester - Walton-on-the-Naze / ...
11 min
£2–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Greyfriars to Coach Road Cornerbus 87
29 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Alresfordtaxi 5.8 mi
9 min
£15–18
Drive 5.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Alresfordcar 5.8 mi
9 min
£2

Colchester to Alresford by train

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Distance: 5.2 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester Town to Alresford (Essex) hourly. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, First Essex operates a bus from Greyfriars to Coach Road Corner every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 29 min. Hedingham & Chambers also services this route hourly.

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