What is the cheapest way to get from Great Yarmouth to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Great Yarmouth to Colchester is to bus which costs £9 - £23 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Great Yarmouth to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Great Yarmouth to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Great Yarmouth and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Great Yarmouth to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Market Gates and arriving at Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Great Yarmouth and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Great Yarmouth to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Great Yarmouth and arriving at Colchester via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Great Yarmouth to Colchester?

The distance between Great Yarmouth and Colchester is 82 miles. The road distance is 72.4 miles.

How do I travel from Great Yarmouth to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Great Yarmouth to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £35 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Great Yarmouth to Colchester?

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Great Yarmouth to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Great Yarmouth to Colchester bus from?

Great Yarmouth to Colchester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Market Gates station.

Where do I catch the Great Yarmouth to Colchester train from?

Great Yarmouth to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Great Yarmouth station.

Train or bus from Great Yarmouth to Colchester?

The best way to get from Great Yarmouth to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £23 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Great Yarmouth to Colchester bus arrive?

Great Yarmouth to Colchester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Great Yarmouth to Colchester train arrive?

Great Yarmouth to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Norwich station.

Can I drive from Great Yarmouth to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Great Yarmouth to Colchester is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Great Yarmouth to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Great Yarmouth to Colchester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Great Yarmouth to Norwichtrain Great Yarmouth - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
1h 55m
£39–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Gates to Bus Stationbus X1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwich to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus Uk007
3h 45m
£9–23
Drive 72 mi
1. Drive from Great Yarmouth to Colchestercar 72 mi
1h 34m
£18–26
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Gates to Railway Stationbus X1
2. Take the train from Lowestoft to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Osborne Streetbus 93 / ...
4h 46m

Great Yarmouth to Colchester by train

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Distance: 81.2 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Great Yarmouth, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Great Yarmouth to Colchester via Norwich in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Gates to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA via Norwich in around 3h 45m.

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