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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Southampton is to bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Southampton Central via Stratford station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Colchester to Southampton?

The distance between Colchester and Southampton is 136 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Colchester to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Southampton?

The best way to get from Colchester to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Colchester to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Southampton is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Colchester to Southampton.

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

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Colchester to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Southampton 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 Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 29m
£60–143
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 Coach Stationbus 032
5h 22m
£29–76
Drive 134.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Southamptoncar 134.7 mi
3h
£33–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 44m
£62–131

Colchester to Southampton by train and subway

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Distance: 134.9 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Southampton Central via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 22m.

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