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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Plaistow is to bus and line 300 bus which costs £11 - £22 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Plaistow is to train which takes 42 min and costs £24 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Plaistow?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Plaistow station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Stratford City Bus Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Plaistow?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Plaistow station. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at West Ham station via Stratford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Colchester to Plaistow?

The distance between Colchester and Plaistow is 49 miles. The road distance is 51.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Plaistow without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Colchester to Plaistow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Plaistow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Plaistow train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Plaistow?

The best way to get from Colchester to Plaistow is to train which takes 42 min and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Colchester to Plaistow bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Plaistow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Plaistow?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Plaistow is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Colchester to Plaistow.

Where can I stay near Plaistow?

There are 21230+ hotels available in Plaistow.

Colchester to Plaistow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 300 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Plaistow 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 / ...
42 min
£24–46
Bus, line 300 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3h 16m
£12–21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
1h 53m
£13–37
Drive 51.6 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Plaistowcar 51.6 mi
1h 11m
£13–18

Colchester to Plaistow by bus and train

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Distance: 48.5 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Plaistow, Greater London, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester to Stratford (London) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to West Ham station via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and Stratford station in around 1h 53m.

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