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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Mere is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 8h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Mere is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Mere?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Mere. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Pharmacy via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane and St Paul's Church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Mere?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Mere. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Gillingham (Dorset) via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Colchester to Mere?

The distance between Colchester and Mere is 167 miles. The road distance is 162.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Mere without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Colchester to Mere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Mere bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Mere train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Mere?

The best way to get from Colchester to Mere is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Colchester to Mere bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Mere train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Mere?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Mere is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Colchester to Mere.

Where can I stay near Mere?

There are 654+ hotels available in Mere.

Colchester to Mere - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 351 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Mere 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 London Waterloo to Gillingham (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 46m
£70–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus 035
8h 14m
£34–83
Bus, line 351 bus, train, line 80 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Brentwood stationbus 351
3. Take the train from Brentwood to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sainsbury's Superstorebus D2 / ...
6. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Superstore to Pharmacybus 80
8h 11m
Drive 161.4 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Merecar 161.4 mi
3h 25m
£40–57

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Distance: 166 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Mere, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Turning Circle via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Gillingham (Dorset), and Gillingham Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Pharmacy via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Meeting House Lane, Railway Station Stop SA, and St Paul's Church in around 8h 14m.

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