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How to get fromRoyston to Colchesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Royston to Farringdontrain train Cambridge - Brighton / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    1h 57m
    £51–73

  2. Drive  49.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Royston to Colchestercar car 49.6 mi
    1h 13m
    £13–18

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus bus 27
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20 / ...
    3h 50m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Royston to Colchestertaxi taxi 49.6 mi
    1h 13m
    £210–260

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Colchestertrain train Cambridge - Colchester
    2h 55m
    £36–66

Royston to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar208Weekly Services
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Royston, Hertfordshire, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Royston to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Head Street via Interchange, Bishops Stortford, Stansted Airport, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 3h 50m.

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