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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Chatham is to bus and line 300 bus and line 100 bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Chatham is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Chatham?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Chatham station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Railway Station New Cut via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Chatham?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Chatham via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Colchester to Chatham?

The distance between Colchester and Chatham is 76 miles. The road distance is 64.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Chatham without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Colchester to Chatham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chatham bus from?

Colchester to Chatham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chatham train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Chatham?

The best way to get from Colchester to Chatham is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus and line 100 bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Colchester to Chatham bus arrive?

Colchester to Chatham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Colchester to Chatham train arrive?

Colchester to Chatham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Chatham?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Chatham is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Colchester to Chatham.

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

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Where can I stay near Chatham?

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Colchester to Chatham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 300 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Chathamtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 41m
£38–74
Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
5h 21m
£8–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
2h 45m
£24–60
Drive 64.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Chathamcar 64.1 mi
1h 13m
£16–23
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Chathamtrain Luton - Rainham / ...
2h 15m
£37–70

Colchester to Chatham by train

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Distance: 75.7 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Chatham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Railway Station New Cut via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 21m.

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