What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to The Shard?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to The Shard is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to The Shard?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to The Shard is to train via London Bridge Station which takes 1h 2m and costs £27 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and The Shard?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to The Shard station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at London Bridge Station via Coach Station and Primrose Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and The Shard?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colchester and arriving at London Liverpool Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.

How far is it from Colchester to The Shard?

The distance between Colchester and The Shard is 53 miles. The road distance is 56.7 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to The Shard without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to The Shard without a car is to train via London Bridge Station which takes 1h 2m and costs £27 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to The Shard?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Colchester to The Shard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to The Shard bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to The Shard train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to The Shard?

The best way to get from Colchester to The Shard is to train via London Bridge Station which takes 1h 2m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Colchester to The Shard bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to The Shard train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to The Shard?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to The Shard is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Colchester to The Shard.

Where can I stay near The Shard?

There are 22003+ hotels available in The Shard.

Colchester to The Shard - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to The Shard by train, bus, or car

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Train via London Bridge Station
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
1h 2m
£27–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Liverpool Street Stationbus A8 / ...
2h 44m
£13–39
Drive 56.4 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to The Shardcar 56.4 mi
1h 18m
£14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
1h 8m
£25–45

Colchester to The Shard by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 53 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and The Shard, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to The Shard via Coach Station, Liverpool Street Station, Primrose Street, and London Bridge Station in around 2h 44m.

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