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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Hornchurch is to line 371 bus and line 351 bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Hornchurch is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Hornchurch?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Hornchurch. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Devonshire Road via Cathedral and Harold Wood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Hornchurch?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Hornchurch station. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Hornchurch station via Stratford station and West Ham station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Colchester to Hornchurch?

The distance between Colchester and Hornchurch is 40 miles. The road distance is 42.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Hornchurch without a car is to train and line 256 bus which takes 1h 5m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Colchester to Hornchurch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Hornchurch bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Hornchurch train from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Hornchurch bus arrive?

Colchester to Hornchurch bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Retail Market station.

Where does the Colchester to Hornchurch train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Hornchurch?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Hornchurch is 43 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Colchester to Hornchurch.

Where can I stay near Hornchurch?

There are 11001+ hotels available in Hornchurch.

Colchester to Hornchurch - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 256 bus

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

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Train, line 256 bus
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Harold Wood Station to Devonshire Roadbus 256
1h 5m
£20–37
Line 371 bus, line 351 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Retail Marketbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cathedral to Brentwood stationbus 351
2h 56m
£9–13
Drive 42.5 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Hornchurchcar 42.5 mi
50 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Hornchurchtaxi 42.5 mi
50 min
£100–130
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from West Ham station to Hornchurch stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
1h 5m
£32–81

Colchester to Hornchurch by train and subway

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.5 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Osborne Street to Devonshire Road via Retail Market, Cathedral, Brentwood station, Brentwood, Harold Wood, and Harold Wood Station in around 2h 56m.

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