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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Southampton Port is to bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Southampton Port is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £55 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Southampton Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Regents Park Road via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and ASDA & Marlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Southampton Port?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Southampton Port. 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 41m.

How far is it from Colchester to Southampton Port?

The distance between Colchester and Southampton Port is 137 miles. The road distance is 136.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Southampton Port without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Colchester to Southampton Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Southampton Port bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Southampton Port train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Southampton Port?

The best way to get from Colchester to Southampton Port is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Colchester to Southampton Port bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Southampton Port train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Southampton Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Southampton Port is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Colchester to Southampton Port.

Where can I stay near Southampton Port?

There are 1994+ hotels available in Southampton Port.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Southampton Port 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 41m
£59–109
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 35m
£30–78
Drive 135.5 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Southampton Portcar 135.5 mi
3h 4m
£34–49
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 56m
£60–134

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Distance: 136.5 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Regents Park Road via Stratford (London), Stratford station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Southampton Central, and Central Station in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Regents Park Road via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, and ASDA & Marlands in around 5h 35m.

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