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How to get fromJersey to Colchesterby plane, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Jersey to Colchester by plane, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane JER - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    2h 40m
    £80–224

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Jersey St Helier to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Poole to Colchestercar car
    8h 35m
    £250–338

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Jersey St Helier to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    13h 5m
    £237–367

  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane JER - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3h
    £105–364

  5. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane JER - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    2h 55m
    £96–275

  6. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane JER - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3h 32m
    £152–342

  7. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Jersey St Helier to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    9h 10m
    £283–443

  8. Car ferry, train via Portsmouth

    1. Take the carferry from Jersey St Helier to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    13h 44m
    £105–323

  9. Car ferry, train via Portsmouth #2

    1. Take the carferry from Jersey St Helier to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Horshamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Horsham to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    15h
    £117–341

Jersey Airport (JER) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 243.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Jersey and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Jersey to Colchester. However, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to London Bridge, walk to London Bridge station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Colchester via Guernsey St Peter Port and Poole in around 8h 35m.

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