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

The cheapest way to get from Rainham to Colchester is to line 103 bus and line 498 bus and line 351 bus and line 371 bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rainham to Colchester is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Rainham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rainham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rainham Interchange and arriving at High Street via Romford Station, High Street and Cathedral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rainham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Rainham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Rainham (London) and arriving at Colchester via West Ham station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Rainham to Colchester?

The distance between Rainham and Colchester is 57 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rainham to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m to get from Rainham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rainham to Colchester bus from?

Rainham to Colchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Rainham Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rainham to Colchester train from?

Rainham to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, depart from Rainham (London) station.

Train or bus from Rainham to Colchester?

The best way to get from Rainham to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 103 bus and line 498 bus and line 351 bus and line 371 bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Rainham to Colchester bus arrive?

Rainham to Colchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Romford Station.

Where does the Rainham to Colchester train arrive?

Rainham to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Rainham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rainham to Colchester is 46 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Rainham to Colchester.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rainham to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rainham (London) to West Hamtrain Grays - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 8m
£27–55
Line 103 bus, line 498 bus, line 351 bus, line 371 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rainham Interchange to Romford Stationbus 103
2. Take the bus from Romford Station to High Streetbus 498
3. Take the bus from High Street to Retail Marketbus 351
4. Take the bus from Cathedral to High Streetbus 371 / ...
3h 35m
£8–11
Drive 45.7 mi
1. Drive from Rainham to Colchestercar 45.7 mi
57 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rainham to Colchestertaxi 45.7 mi
57 min
£95–120
Line 165 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rainham Village School to Romford Stationbus 165
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 54m
£20–41

Rainham to Colchester by bus

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Distance: 57.1 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Rainham, Greater London, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Rainham (London) to Colchester via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rainham Interchange to High Street via Romford Station, High Street, Retail Market, and Cathedral in around 3h 35m.

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