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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Medway is to bus and line 300 bus and line 100 bus which costs £7 - £12 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Medway is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Medway?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Medway station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Railway Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Medway?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Medway. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Strood via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Colchester to Medway?

The distance between Colchester and Medway is 75 miles. The road distance is 63.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Medway without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Colchester to Medway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Medway bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Medway train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Medway?

The best way to get from Colchester to Medway is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus and line 100 bus, which costs £7 - £12 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Colchester to Medway bus arrive?

Colchester to Medway bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Colchester to Medway train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Medway?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Medway is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Colchester to Medway.

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

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Where can I stay near Medway?

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Colchester to Medway - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 300 bus

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

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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 Stratford International to Stroodtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 33m
£37–71
Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
5h 15m
£8–12
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Stroodtrain
2h 45m
£24–60
Drive 62.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Medwaycar 62.9 mi
1h 9m
£16–23
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
3. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Stroodtrain
2h 8m
£36–67

Colchester to Medway by train

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Distance: 74.2 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Strood via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Railway Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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