There are 5 ways to get from Ilford (Station) to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ilford to Stratfordtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
58 min£25–50Line 351 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus 351
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
3h£12–22Drive 47 mi
- Drive from Ilford (Station) to Colchestercar 47 mi
55 min£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ilford (Station) to Colchestertaxi 47 mi
55 min£110–140Train via Shenfield
- Take the train from Ilford to Shenfieldtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 13m£24–46
Ilford (Station) to Colchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ilford (Station) to Colchester is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Ilford (Station) to Colchester is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £11 - £17.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilford (Station) station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Brentwood station and arriving at Osborne Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Ilford (Station) to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ilford and arriving at Colchester via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Ilford (Station) and Colchester is 51 miles. The road distance is 47.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ilford (Station) to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £25 - £50.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Ilford (Station) to Colchester, including transfers.
Ilford (Station) to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Brentwood station.
Ilford (Station) to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Ilford station.
The best way to get from Ilford (Station) to Colchester is to train which takes 58 min and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 351 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £23 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Ilford (Station), England and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from Ilford to Colchester via Stratford (London) in around 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ilford to Osborne Street via Brentwood, Brentwood station, and Bus Station in around 3h.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Ilford to Stratford
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Ilford to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Shenfield to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Brentwood station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ilford (Station) to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Ilford (Station) to Colchester train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Stratford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilford (Station) to Colchester is 47 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Ilford (Station) to Colchester.
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