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How to get fromColchester to Great Shelfordby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Great Shelford by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Woollards Lanebus bus 7
    2h 20m
    £17–32

  2. Bus, line 313 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from High Street to High Streetbus bus 313 / ...
    3. Take the bus from High Street to Woollards Lanebus bus 7
    3h 50m
    £10–16

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Shelford (Cambs)train train London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
    2h 30m
    £50–78

  4. Drive  46 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Great Shelfordcar car 46 mi
    1h 7m
    £12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Great Shelfordtaxi taxi 46 mi
    1h 7m
    £200–240

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus bus 727 / ...
    2h 42m
    £11–21

Colchester to Great Shelford by bus and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 61.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Great Shelford, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Shelford (Cambs) via London Liverpool Street in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Halatte Gardens via Coach Station, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, and The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride in around 2h 42m.

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