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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Colchester is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £55 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Head Street via Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Oxford to Colchester?

The distance between Oxford and Colchester is 120 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Oxford to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Colchester bus from?

Oxford to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Colchester?

The best way to get from Oxford to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Oxford to Colchester bus arrive?

Oxford to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Oxford to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oxford to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Colchester is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Oxford to Colchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Oxford to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain Oxford - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 7m
£58–111
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737
5h 45m
£24–54
Drive 114 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Colchestercar 114 mi
2h 11m
£28–41

Oxford to Colchester by train

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Distance: 118.8 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 3h 52m.

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