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How to get fromColchester to Stratford-upon-Avonby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Stratford-upon-Avontrain train London Marylebone - Stratford-upon-Avon
    3h 58m
    £66–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus bus X18
    6h 56m
    £26–46

  3. Drive  131.6 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Stratford-upon-Avoncar car 131.6 mi
    2h 53m
    £33–48

  4. Train via Leamington Spa

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Marylebone to Leamington Spatrain train London Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
    4h 10m
    £68–110

  5. Bus, train, line 148 bus

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Nuneatontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus bus 148 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus bus X18
    8h 9m
    £71–102

Colchester to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, subway, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Stratford-upon-Avon via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Baker Street station, and London Marylebone in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to McDonalds via Coach Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 6h 56m.

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