What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water)?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) is to bus which costs £5 - £9 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water)?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Thorpe Bay (Water)?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at The Broadway via Bus Station and Travel Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Thorpe Bay (Water)?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water). However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Thorpe Bay via Shenfield and Southend Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water)?

The distance between Colchester and Thorpe Bay (Water) is 55 miles. The road distance is 44.2 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £26 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water)?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) bus from?

Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) train from?

Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water)?

The best way to get from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs £26 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 3h 3m.

Where does the Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) bus arrive?

Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) train arrive?

Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water)?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) is 44 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water).

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water)?

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Where can I stay near Thorpe Bay (Water)?

There are 905+ hotels available in Thorpe Bay (Water).

Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) 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 42m
£26–49
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus X30
3h 3m
£6–9
Drive 43.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water)car 43.9 mi
51 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water)taxi 43.9 mi
51 min
£100–130

Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) by train and foot

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 55.1 mi
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Thorpe Bay (Water), England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Thorpe Bay via Shenfield, Southend Victoria, and Southend Central in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to The Broadway via Bus Station and Travel Centre in around 3h 3m.

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