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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Harlow is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Harlow is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Harlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Burnt Mill School via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Harlow?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Harlow Town via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Colchester to Harlow?

The distance between Colchester and Harlow is 74 miles. The road distance is 41.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Harlow without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Colchester to Harlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Harlow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Harlow train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Harlow?

The best way to get from Colchester to Harlow is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 510 bus, which costs £7 - £18 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Colchester to Harlow bus arrive?

Colchester to Harlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Harlow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Harlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Harlow is 41 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Colchester to Harlow.

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

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Colchester to Harlow - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 510 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Harlow Towntrain Stansted Express
1h 23m
£36–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Burnt Mill Schoolbus 59
2h 38m
£5–6
Bus, line 510 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Burnt Mill Schoolbus 510 / ...
2h 7m
£7–17
Drive 40.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Harlowcar 40.9 mi
55 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Harlowtaxi 40.9 mi
55 min
£85–110

Colchester to Harlow by train

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Distance: 73.9 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Harlow, Essex, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Harlow Town via London Liverpool Street in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Burnt Mill School via Coach Station in around 2h 7m.

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