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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Southminster is to line 75 bus and line 331 bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Southminster is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Southminster?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Southminster. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at High Street via Lower Plume School. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Southminster?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Southminster. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Southminster via Shenfield and Wickford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Colchester to Southminster?

The distance between Colchester and Southminster is 30 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Southminster without a car is to line 75 bus and line 331 bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £4 - £6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Colchester to Southminster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Southminster bus from?

Colchester to Southminster bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Southminster train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Southminster?

The best way to get from Colchester to Southminster is to line 75 bus and line 331 bus which takes 1h 40m and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £55 and takes 1h 59m.

Where does the Colchester to Southminster bus arrive?

Colchester to Southminster bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Lower Plume School station.

Where does the Colchester to Southminster train arrive?

Colchester to Southminster train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Southminster?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Southminster is 28 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Colchester to Southminster.

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

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Colchester to Southminster - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 75 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Southminster by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 75 bus, line 331 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Lower Plume Schoolbus 75
2. Take the bus from Lower Plume School to High Streetbus 31 / ...
1h 40m
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wickford to Southminstertrain Wickford - Southminster / ...
1h 59m
£27–51
Drive 27.4 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Southminstercar 27.4 mi
43 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Southminstertaxi 27.4 mi
43 min
£55–70

Colchester to Southminster by bus

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Distance: 29.5 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Osborne Street to High Street via Lower Plume School in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Southminster via Shenfield and Wickford in around 1h 59m.

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