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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Colchester (Station)by train, subway, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Colchester (Station) by train, subway, car, or bus

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Stratford stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    1h 37m
    £43–96

  2. Drive 85.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Colchester (Station)car car 85.2 mi
    1h 28m
    £21–30

  3. Line 35 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Liverpool Street Stationbus bus 35
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 28m
    £38–124

Gatwick Airport to Colchester (Station) by train and bus

Calendar623Weekly Services
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Colchester (Station), England?

There is no direct connection from Gatwick Airport to Colchester (Station). However, you can take the train to London Bridge, walk to London Bridge station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can drive from Gatwick Airport to Colchester (Station) in around 1h 28m.

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