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How to get fromSouthampton to Colchester Townby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Colchester

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 53m
    £57–102

  2. Drive  134.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southampton to Colchester Towncar car 134.2 mi
    2h 58m
    £33–48

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    4h 50m
    £57–126

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester Towntrain train London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
    3h 42m
    £57–105

Southampton to Colchester Town by train and bus

Calendar112Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Colchester Town via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), and Colchester in around 2h 53m.

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