What is the cheapest way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester is to bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 4h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between St Albans Cathedral and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester. However, there are services departing from St Peter's Street and arriving at Osborne Street via Temp Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between St Albans Cathedral and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester. However, there are services departing from St Albans City and arriving at Colchester via Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester?

The distance between St Albans Cathedral and Colchester is 75 miles. The road distance is 68 miles.

How do I travel from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £35 - £75.

How long does it take to get from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Albans Cathedral to Colchester bus from?

St Albans Cathedral to Colchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from St Peter's Street station.

Where do I catch the St Albans Cathedral to Colchester train from?

St Albans Cathedral to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from St Albans City station.

Train or bus from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester?

The best way to get from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the St Albans Cathedral to Colchester bus arrive?

St Albans Cathedral to Colchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Temp Bus Station.

Where does the St Albans Cathedral to Colchester train arrive?

St Albans Cathedral to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between St Albans Cathedral to Colchester is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester.

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There are 3 ways to get from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Albans City to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 41m
£37–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Street to Temp Bus Stationbus 724
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
4h 51m
£5–8
Drive 67.6 mi
1. Drive from St Albans Cathedral to Colchestercar 67.6 mi
1h 12m
£17–24

St Albans Cathedral to Colchester by foot, train, and subway

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1h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 74.1 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between St Albans Cathedral, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a vehicle from St Albans Cathedral to Colchester via St Albans City, Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St Albans Cathedral to Osborne Street via St Peter's Street, Temp Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 51m.

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