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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Swanley is to bus and line 300 bus and line 100 bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Swanley is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Swanley?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Swanley via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from Colchester to Swanley?

The distance between Colchester and Swanley is 68 miles. The road distance is 56 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Swanley without a car is to train via London Bridge which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Colchester to Swanley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Swanley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Swanley train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Swanley?

The best way to get from Colchester to Swanley is to train via London Bridge which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 233 bus, which costs £14 - £160 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Colchester to Swanley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Swanley train arrive?

Colchester to Swanley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Swanley is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Colchester to Swanley.

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

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Colchester to Swanley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 233 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Swanley?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bartholomew Way Asda via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, North Greenwich Station and Eltham Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Swanley by train, bus, or car

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Train via London Bridge
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Swanleytrain London Charing Cross - Maidstone East / ...
1h 56m
£34–63
Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
5h 34m
£7–9
Bus, line 233 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the bus from Eltham Bus Station to Bartholomew Way Asdabus 233
3h 38m
£14–153
Drive 55.6 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Swanleycar 55.6 mi
1h 1m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Swanleytrain London Blackfriars - Sevenoaks / ...
2h 9m
£35–70

Colchester to Swanley by train and bus

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1h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67.3 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Swanley via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Station, and London Bridge in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bartholomew Way Asda via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, North Greenwich Station, Eltham Station / Sherard Road, and Eltham Bus Station in around 3h 38m.

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