There are 6 ways to get from Harwich Port to Colchester by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Harwich International to Colchestertrain Harwich International - London Liverpool Street / ...
27 min£8–15Line 104 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dovercourt Church to Greyfriarsbus 102 / ...
1h 12m£2–3Train, line 104 bus
- Take the train from Harwich International to Mistleytrain Harwich Town - Manningtree / ...
- Take the bus from Post Office to Greyfriarsbus 102 / ...
58 min£6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harwich Port to Colchestertaxi 17.8 mi
27 min£35–50Drive 17.8 mi
- Drive from Harwich Port to Colchestercar 17.8 mi
27 min£5–7Train via Manningtree
- Take the train from Harwich International to Manningtreetrain Harwich Town - Manningtree / ...
- Take the train from Manningtree to Colchestertrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
38 min£8–15
Harwich Port to Colchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harwich Port to Colchester is to line 104 bus which costs £2 - £3 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Harwich Port to Colchester is to train which takes 27 min and costs £8 - £15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dovercourt Church and arriving at Greyfriars. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harwich International and arriving at Colchester. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Harwich Port and Colchester is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.
The best way to get from Harwich Port to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs £8 - £15.
The train from Harwich International to Colchester takes 27 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
Harwich Port to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Dovercourt Church station.
Harwich Port to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Harwich International station.
The best way to get from Harwich Port to Colchester is to train which takes 27 min and costs £8 - £15. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus, which costs £2 - £3 and takes 1h 12m.
What companies run services between Harwich Port, England and Colchester, England?
Greater Anglia operates a train from Harwich International to Colchester 5 times a day. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, First Essex operates a bus from Dovercourt Church to Greyfriars every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Harwich International to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Harwich International to Mistley
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Harwich International to Manningtree
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Manningtree to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Post Office to Greyfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Dovercourt Church to Greyfriars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £35–50
A2B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1255 504 444
- Website
- a2btaxisharwich.com
Harwich Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1255 551 111
- Website
- harwichtaxis.com
Mayflower Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1255 506 070
- Website
- mayflowertaxis.info
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More Questions & Answers
Harwich Port to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Greyfriars station.
Harwich Port to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harwich Port to Colchester is 18 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Harwich Port to Colchester.
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