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How to get fromColchester to Roystonby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Cambridge Southtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 5m
    £20–36

  2. Drive  50.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Roystoncar car 50.3 mi
    1h 12m
    £13–19

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Roystontrain train Brighton - Cambridge / ...
    2h 15m
    £52–69

  4. Bus, line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Bus Stationbus bus 26
    3h 49m
    £14–21

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 27
    4h 36m

Colchester to Royston by bus and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 5m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Royston, Hertfordshire, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Royston via Stratford, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station and Trumpington Park-and-Ride in around 3h 49m.

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