What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Travel Centre via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Southend Victoria via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Colchester and Southend-on-Sea is 53 miles. The road distance is 42.2 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £25 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Southend-on-Sea bus from?

Colchester to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Colchester to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Colchester to Southend-on-Sea bus arrive?

Colchester to Southend-on-Sea bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Colchester to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Colchester to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Southend-on-Sea is 42 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea?

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Colchester to Southend-on-Sea - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Southend-on-Sea by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
1h 23m
£25–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
2h 44m
£5–6
Drive 41.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Southend-on-Seacar 41.9 mi
48 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Southend-on-Seataxi 41.9 mi
48 min
£100–120

Colchester to Southend-on-Sea by train

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Distance: 52.5 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Southend Victoria via Shenfield in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Travel Centre via Bus Station in around 2h 44m.

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