What is the cheapest way to get from East Ham to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from East Ham to Colchester is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Ham to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from East Ham to Colchester is to train which takes 59 min and costs £24 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between East Ham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from East Ham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bartle Avenue and arriving at Osborne Street via Romford Station, High Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between East Ham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from East Ham station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from East Ham station and arriving at Colchester via West Ham station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from East Ham to Colchester?

The distance between East Ham and Colchester is 51 miles. The road distance is 49.6 miles.

How do I travel from East Ham to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from East Ham to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs £24 - £55.

How long does it take to get from East Ham to Colchester?

It takes approximately 59 min to get from East Ham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Ham to Colchester bus from?

East Ham to Colchester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Bartle Avenue station.

Where do I catch the East Ham to Colchester train from?

East Ham to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stratford (London) station.

Train or bus from East Ham to Colchester?

The best way to get from East Ham to Colchester is to train which takes 59 min and costs £24 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 5 bus and bus, which costs £7 - £55 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the East Ham to Colchester bus arrive?

East Ham to Colchester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Romford Station.

Where does the East Ham to Colchester train arrive?

East Ham to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.

Can I drive from East Ham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between East Ham to Colchester is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from East Ham to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1061+ hotels available in Colchester.

East Ham to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 5 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
59 min
£25–53
Line 5 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bartle Avenue to Romford Stationbus 5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
4h 2m
£8–52
Drive 49.3 mi
1. Drive from East Ham to Colchestercar 49.3 mi
1h 3m
£12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from East Ham to Colchestertaxi 49.3 mi
1h 3m
£120–150

East Ham to Colchester by subway and train

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Distance: 50.7 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between East Ham, England and Colchester, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Colchester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bartle Avenue to Osborne Street via Romford Station, High Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 2m.

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