What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Long Melford?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Long Melford is to line 44 bus which costs £3 - £6 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Long Melford?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Long Melford is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Long Melford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Bricklayers Arms and arriving at Chapel Green. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Colchester to Long Melford?

The distance between Colchester and Long Melford is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Long Melford without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Long Melford without a car is to line 44 bus which takes 1h and costs £3 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Long Melford?

The line 44 bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Chapel Green takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Long Melford bus from?

Colchester to Long Melford bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from The Bricklayers Arms station.

Where does the Colchester to Long Melford bus arrive?

Colchester to Long Melford bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Chapel Green station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Long Melford?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Long Melford is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Colchester to Long Melford.

Where can I stay near Long Melford?

There are 670+ hotels available in Long Melford.

Colchester to Long Melford - 4 ways to travel via train, line 44 bus, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Long Melford by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 44 bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Chapel Greenbus 44A / ...
1h
£3–6
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Sudbury (Suffolk)train Marks Tey - Sudbury / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chapel Greenbus 41 / ...
1h 23m
£8–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Long Melfordtaxi 18.2 mi
30 min
£40–50
Drive 18.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Long Melfordcar 18.2 mi
30 min
£5–7

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Distance: 17.5 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Long Melford, England?

Hedingham & Chambers operates a bus from The Bricklayers Arms to Chapel Green hourly. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 1h.

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