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How to get fromDownham Market to Colchesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Downham Market to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ely to Colchestertrain train Peterborough - Colchester / ...
    2h 36m
    £37–78

  2. Drive 63.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downham Market to Colchestercar car 63.2 mi
    1h 35m
    £16–23

  3. Line 401 bus, line 86 bus, line 43 bus, line 44 bus

    1. Take the bus from High School to Lingheath Roadbus bus 401
    2. Take the bus from Lingheath Road to Bus Stationbus bus 86
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus bus 44 / ...
    4h 47m

  4. Train via Ipswich

    1. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain train Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
    2. Take the train from Ipswich to Colchestertrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2h 44m
    £39–78

Downham Market to Colchester by train

Calendar19Weekly Trains
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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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 £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High School to High Street via Lingheath Road, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 47m.

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