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How to get fromShotley Gate to Colchesterby ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shotley Gate to Colchester by ferry, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing to Harwich Harbour Ferry Landingferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Harwich International to Manningtreetrain train
    3. Take the train from Manningtree to Colchestertrain train
    1h 21m

  2. Drive  21.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shotley Gate to Colchestercar car 21.4 mi
    39 min
    £6–8

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing to Harwich Harbour Ferry Landingferry ferry Hhf1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Greyfriarsbus bus 102 / ...
    1h 47m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shotley Gate to Colchestertaxi taxi 21.4 mi
    39 min
    £95–120

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  • Distance: 20.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Shotley Gate, England and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Shotley Gate to Colchester. However, you can take the ferry to Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing, take the taxi to Harwich International, take the train to Manningtree, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing to Greyfriars via Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing and Railway Station in around 1h 47m.

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