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

The cheapest way to get from Hornchurch to Colchester is to line 351 bus and line 371 bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hornchurch to Colchester is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Hornchurch and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Hornchurch to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Devonshire Road and arriving at High Street via Brentwood station and Cathedral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Hornchurch and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Hornchurch station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hornchurch station and arriving at Colchester via West Ham station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Hornchurch to Colchester?

The distance between Hornchurch and Colchester is 59 miles. The road distance is 42.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hornchurch to Colchester without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 17m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Hornchurch to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hornchurch to Colchester bus from?

Hornchurch to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Brentwood station.

Where do I catch the Hornchurch to Colchester train from?

Hornchurch to Colchester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Hornchurch station.

Where does the Hornchurch to Colchester bus arrive?

Hornchurch to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Retail Market station.

Where does the Hornchurch to Colchester train arrive?

Hornchurch to Colchester train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Hornchurch to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hornchurch to Colchester is 42 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Hornchurch to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Colchester.

Hornchurch to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 351 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Hornchurch to Colchester by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Hornchurch station to West Ham stationsubway Hammersmith & City / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 17m
£33–83
Line 351 bus, line 371 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Retail Marketbus 351
2. Take the bus from Cathedral to High Streetbus 371 / ...
2h 55m
£8–13
Drive 42.1 mi
1. Drive from Hornchurch to Colchestercar 42.1 mi
49 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hornchurch to Colchestertaxi 42.1 mi
49 min
£100–130
Line 256 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Devonshire Road to Harold Wood Stationbus 256
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 18m
£20–38

Hornchurch to Colchester by subway and train

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Distance: 58.2 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Devonshire Road to High Street via Harold Wood Station, Harold Wood, Brentwood, Brentwood station, Retail Market, and Cathedral in around 2h 55m.

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