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

The cheapest way to get from Sidmouth to Colchester is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sidmouth to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Sidmouth and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sidmouth to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Triangle and arriving at Coach Stop via Bampfylde Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Sidmouth and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Sidmouth to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Honiton and arriving at Colchester via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Sidmouth to Colchester?

The distance between Sidmouth and Colchester is 221 miles. The road distance is 221.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sidmouth to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Sidmouth to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sidmouth to Colchester bus from?

Sidmouth to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Sidmouth to Colchester train from?

Sidmouth to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Honiton station.

Train or bus from Sidmouth to Colchester?

The best way to get from Sidmouth to Colchester is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Sidmouth to Colchester bus arrive?

Sidmouth to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sidmouth to Colchester train arrive?

Sidmouth to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Sidmouth to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sidmouth to Colchester is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Sidmouth to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1048+ hotels available in Colchester.

Sidmouth to Colchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 351 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sidmouth to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Honiton to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 39m
£85–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...
9h 8m
£42–71
Bus, train, line 351 bus
1. Take the bus from Triangle to St Lukes Campusbus 9A / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Brentwoodtrain
4. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus 351
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
7h 32m
£96–188
Drive 220 mi
1. Drive from Sidmouth to Colchestercar 220 mi
4h 33m
£55–79
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 57m
£250–499
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 20m
£130–282

Sidmouth to Colchester by bus, foot, train, and subway

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Distance: 219.7 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Radway to Colchester via Lace Walk, Honiton, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Triangle to Coach Stop via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 8m.

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