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How to get fromHarwich International Station to Colchesterby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Harwich International Station to Colchester by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Harwich International to Colchestertrain train Harwich International - London Liverpool Street / ...
    27 min
    £8–16

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harwich International Station to Greyfriarsbus bus 102
    1h 15m
    £2–4

  3. Train, line 104 bus

    1. Take the train from Harwich International to Mistleytrain train Harwich Town - Manningtree / ...
    2. Take the bus from Post Office to Greyfriarsbus bus 102 / ...
    58 min
    £6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harwich International Station to Colchestertaxi taxi 17.7 mi
    27 min
    £35–50

  5. Drive 17.7 mi

    1. Drive from Harwich International Station to Colchestercar car 17.7 mi
    27 min
    £5–7

  6. Train via Manningtree

    1. Take the train from Harwich International to Manningtreetrain train Harwich Town - Manningtree / ...
    2. Take the train from Manningtree to Colchestertrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    38 min
    £8–15

  7. Line 104 bus

    1. Take the bus from Dovercourt Hospital to Greyfriarsbus bus 102 / ...
    1h 35m
    £2–3

  8. Line 104 bus via Dovercourt Church

    1. Take the bus from Dovercourt Church to Greyfriarsbus bus 102 / ...
    1h 35m
    £2–3

Harwich International Station to Colchester by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.1 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Harwich International Station, England and Colchester, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Harwich International to Colchester 5 times a day. Tickets cost £8–16 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, First Essex operates a bus from Harwich International Station to Greyfriars 5 times a day. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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