There are 4 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from London City Airport to Stratford DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 3m£25–48Drive 51.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Colchestercar 51.7 mi
1h 7m£13–18Line 474 bus, line 351 bus, bus
- Take the bus from London City Airport to Manor Park Stationbus 474
- Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus 351
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
3h 47m£14–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Colchester51.7 mi
1h 7m
London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £25 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Osborne Street via Brentwood station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Colchester via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Colchester is 52 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £25 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester, including transfers.
London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London City Airport station.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 474 bus and line 351 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £60 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from London City Airport to Colchester via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford (London) in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London City Airport to Osborne Street via Manor Park Station, Manor Park, Brentwood, Brentwood station, and Bus Station in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
Train from London City Airport to Stratford DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Dockland Light Railway (DLR)
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–3
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from London City Airport to Manor Park Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- [email protected]
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Brentwood station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- First Essex
Bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- First Essex
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London City-LCY to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Manor Park Station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Stratford DLR Station.
Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Colchester.
There are 1067+ hotels available in Colchester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Colchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.