There are 3 ways to get from Gatwick to Colchester by train, subway, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
- Take the subway from London Bridge station to Stratford stationsubway
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
1h 35m£40–89Drive 83.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gatwick to Colchestercar 83.8 mi
1h 27m£21–30Train
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Stratford (London)train Clapham Junction - Stratford
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 44m£53–112
Gatwick to Colchester by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Colchester is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Colchester via London Bridge station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Gatwick and Colchester is 82 miles. The road distance is 84.2 miles.
The best way to get from Gatwick to Colchester without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 35m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Gatwick to Colchester, including transfers.
Gatwick to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Colchester is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Gatwick to Colchester.
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What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Colchester via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, Clapham Junction, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Thameslink
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