What is the cheapest way to get from Downham Market to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Downham Market to Colchester is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Downham Market to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Downham Market to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Downham Market and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Downham Market to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Car Park and arriving at Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA via Market Place, Boots and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Downham Market and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Downham Market to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Downham Market and arriving at Colchester via Ely. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Downham Market to Colchester?

The distance between Downham Market and Colchester is 84 miles. The road distance is 63.6 miles.

How do I travel from Downham Market to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Downham Market to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £65.

How long does it take to get from Downham Market to Colchester?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Downham Market to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downham Market to Colchester bus from?

Downham Market to Colchester bus services, operated by Konectbus, depart from Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Downham Market to Colchester train from?

Downham Market to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ely station.

Train or bus from Downham Market to Colchester?

The best way to get from Downham Market to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £25 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Downham Market to Colchester bus arrive?

Downham Market to Colchester bus services, operated by Konectbus, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Downham Market to Colchester train arrive?

Downham Market to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.

Can I drive from Downham Market to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Downham Market to Colchester is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Downham Market to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Downham Market to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ely to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester / ...
2h 36m
£37–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Car Park to Market Placebus 67
2. Take the bus from Norwich to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus Uk007
5h 23m
£15–25
Drive 63.2 mi
1. Drive from Downham Market to Colchestercar 63.2 mi
1h 35m
£16–23
Train via Ipswich
1. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
2h 45m
£39–66
Bus, line 46 bus, line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from High School to Bus Interchangebus 401
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 46 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 44 / ...
5h 30m

Downham Market to Colchester by train

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Distance: 83.2 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Downham Market, England and Colchester, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Ely to Colchester 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Car Park to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA via Market Place, Boots, and Norwich in around 5h 23m.

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