What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Central London?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Central London is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Central London?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Central London is to train and subway via Holborn station which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Central London?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Central London. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at St Faith's Church via Third Way and Clifton Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Central London?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Central London station. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at South Ealing station via Liverpool Street station and Holborn station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Colchester to Central London?

The distance between Colchester and Central London is 63 miles. The road distance is 70.3 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Central London without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Central London without a car is to train and subway via Holborn station which takes 1h 28m and costs £30 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Central London?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Colchester to Central London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Central London bus from?

Colchester to Central London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Central London train from?

Colchester to Central London train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Central London?

The best way to get from Colchester to Central London is to bus which takes 3h 47m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can train via Ealing Broadway Station, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the Colchester to Central London bus arrive?

Colchester to Central London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way station.

Where does the Colchester to Central London train arrive?

Colchester to Central London train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Central London?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Central London is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Colchester to Central London.

Where can I stay near Central London?

There are 21499+ hotels available in Central London.

Colchester to Central London - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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Train, subway via Holborn station
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Holborn station to South Ealing stationsubway Piccadilly
1h 28m
£34–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Waybus W20
3h 47m
£17–34
Drive 69.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Central Londoncar 69.8 mi
1h 34m
£17–25
Train via Ealing Broadway Station
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ealing Broadwaytrain Shenfield - Heathrow Terminal 5 / ...
1h 42m
£34–63
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Stratford station to Ealing Broadway stationsubway Central
1h 52m
£38–94
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Gunnersburytrain Stratford
1h 57m
£38–79

Colchester to Central London by train and subway

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Distance: 62.5 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Central London, England?

National Express operates a bus from Coach Stop to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way twice daily. Tickets cost £12–30 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Darwin Road Brentford via Stratford (London), Ealing Broadway, and Ealing Broadway Station in around 1h 42m.

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