What is the cheapest way to get from Glastonbury to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Glastonbury to Colchester is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glastonbury to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Glastonbury to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Glastonbury and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Glastonbury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Coach Stop via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Glastonbury and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Glastonbury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Glastonbury to Colchester?

The distance between Glastonbury and Colchester is 187 miles. The road distance is 186 miles.

How do I travel from Glastonbury to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Glastonbury to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Glastonbury to Colchester?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Glastonbury to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glastonbury to Colchester bus from?

Glastonbury to Colchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Glastonbury to Colchester train from?

Glastonbury to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Train or bus from Glastonbury to Colchester?

The best way to get from Glastonbury to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Glastonbury to Colchester bus arrive?

Glastonbury to Colchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Glastonbury to Colchester train arrive?

Glastonbury to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Glastonbury to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Glastonbury to Colchester is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Glastonbury to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1064+ hotels available in Colchester.

Glastonbury to Colchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Glastonbury to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to London Paddingtontrain Exeter St Davids - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 31m
£79–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
8h 2m
£39–93
Drive 185 mi
1. Drive from Glastonbury to Colchestercar 185 mi
3h 59m
£45–65
Bus, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 34m
£219–494
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 376
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwoodtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
8h 37m
£45–86
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the bus from High Street to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
7h 52m
£62–179

Glastonbury to Colchester by bus and train

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4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.1 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Glastonbury, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Colchester via Castle Cary Station, Castle Cary, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Coach Stop via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 2m.

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