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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Tilbury is to bus and line 300 bus and line 200 bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Tilbury is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Tilbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Calcutta Road via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Tilbury?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Tilbury. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Tilbury Town via Stratford station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Colchester to Tilbury?

The distance between Colchester and Tilbury is 70 miles. The road distance is 47.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Tilbury without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Colchester to Tilbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Tilbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Tilbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Tilbury?

The best way to get from Colchester to Tilbury is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus and line 200 bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Colchester to Tilbury bus arrive?

Colchester to Tilbury bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Colchester to Tilbury train arrive?

Colchester to Tilbury train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Tilbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Tilbury is 47 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Colchester to Tilbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Tilbury?

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Colchester to Tilbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 300 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Tilbury Towntrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 30m
£30–58
Bus, line 300 bus, line 200 bus
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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 Calcutta Roadbus 200
3h 52m
£7–9
Drive 47 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Tilburycar 47 mi
50 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Tilburytaxi 47 mi
50 min
£200–250

Colchester to Tilbury by train and subway

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Distance: 69.2 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Tilbury Town via Stratford (London), Stratford station, West Ham station, and West Ham in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Calcutta Road via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 52m.

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