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

The cheapest way to get from Newbury to Colchester is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newbury to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £50 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Newbury and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Newbury and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Newbury to Colchester?

The distance between Newbury and Colchester is 109 miles. The road distance is 119.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newbury to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Newbury to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newbury to Colchester train from?

Newbury to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newbury station.

Where does the Newbury to Colchester train arrive?

Newbury to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Newbury to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Newbury to Colchester is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Newbury to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Newbury to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Colchester.

Newbury to Colchester - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and line 1 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Newbury to Colchester by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newbury to London Paddingtontrain Newbury - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 3m
£52–101
Drive 119.1 mi
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1. Drive from Newbury to Colchestercar 119.1 mi
2h 29m
£30–43
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Station Roadbus 1
2. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
3h 41m
£55–107

Newbury to Colchester by train

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2h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.6 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Newbury to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 3m.

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