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How to get fromColchester to Shotley Gateby train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Shotley Gate by train, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Manningtreetrain train
    2. Take the train from Manningtree to Harwich Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing to Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landingferry ferry
    1h 52m

  2. Drive  21.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Shotley Gatecar car 21.6 mi
    40 min
    £6–8

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Greyfriars to Railway Stationbus bus 102 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing to Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landingferry ferry Hhf1 / ...
    2h 20m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Shotley Gatetaxi taxi 21.6 mi
    40 min
    £95–120

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  • Distance: 20.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Shotley Gate, England?

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Shotley Gate. However, you can take the train to Manningtree, take the train to Harwich International, take the taxi to Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing, then take the ferry to Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyfriars to Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing via Railway Station and Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing in around 2h 20m.

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