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How to get fromRomford to Colchester Townby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Romford to Colchester Town by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gidea Park Station to Shenfieldtrain train Elizabeth / ...
    2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester Towntrain train London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town / ...
    2h 1m
    £21–35

  2. Line 351 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Retail Marketbus bus 351
    2. Take the bus from Cathedral to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    3h 3m
    £6–8

  3. Drive  41.7 mi

    1. Drive from Romford to Colchester Towncar car 41.7 mi
    48 min
    £11–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Romford to Colchester Towntaxi taxi 41.7 mi
    48 min
    £180–220

Romford to Colchester Town by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Romford, England and Colchester Town, England?

You can take a train from Gidea Park Station to Colchester Town via Shenfield in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Romford Town Centre to Osborne Street via High Street, Retail Market, and Cathedral in around 3h 3m.

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