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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Kempston is to bus via Cambridge which costs £13 - £24 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Kempston is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Kempston?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Kempston. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at St John's Homes via Coach Station, Drummer St Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Kempston?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Kempston. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Bedford via Stratford and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Colchester to Kempston?

The distance between Colchester and Kempston is 107 miles. The road distance is 75.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Kempston without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £55 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Colchester to Kempston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Kempston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Kempston train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Kempston?

The best way to get from Colchester to Kempston is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £55 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Cambridge, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Colchester to Kempston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Kempston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Kempston?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Kempston is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Colchester to Kempston.

Where can I stay near Kempston?

There are 1004+ hotels available in Kempston.

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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 Farringdon to Bedfordtrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
3h 16m
£59–79
Bus via Cambridge
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
4h 45m
£14–24
Drive 74.6 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Kempstoncar 74.6 mi
1h 37m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St John's Homesbus C11 / ...
6h 1m
£18–28
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
4. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St John's Homesbus C11 / ...
6h 52m
£18–26

Colchester to Kempston by train and bus

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Distance: 106.6 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to St John's Homes via Stratford, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, Bedford, Bedford station, and Bus Station in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to St John's Homes via Coach Station, Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 45m.

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