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How to get fromColchester to Cambridgeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Cambridge by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stowmarkettrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Stowmarket to Cambridgetrain train Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
    2h 20m
    £34–65

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
    2h 50m
    £11–30

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Cambridgetrain train
    2h 47m
    £16–27

  4. Drive  48.2 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Cambridgecar car 48.2 mi
    1h 12m
    £12–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Cambridgetaxi taxi 48.2 mi
    1h 12m
    £100–120

Colchester to Cambridge by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Cambridge via Stowmarket in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Parkside via Coach Station in around 2h 50m.

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