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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Colchester is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Colchester via London Bridge station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Swanley to Colchester?

The distance between Swanley and Colchester is 70 miles. The road distance is 55.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Colchester without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 26m and costs £30 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Swanley to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Colchester train from?

Swanley to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.

Where does the Swanley to Colchester train arrive?

Swanley to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Swanley to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Colchester is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Swanley to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Swanley to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1055+ hotels available in Colchester.

Swanley to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 233 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Swanley to Colchester by train, subway, bus, or car

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Swanley to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Stratford stationsubway
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
1h 26m
£35–77
Drive 55.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanley to Colchestercar 55.3 mi
1h 1m
£14–20
Line 233 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Eltham Bus Stationbus 233
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 8m
£27–125
Train
1. Take the train from Swanley to London Blackfriarstrain Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 2m
£34–66

Swanley to Colchester by train and subway

132Weekly Services

1h 26mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 69.5 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Swanley to Colchester via London Blackfriars, Blackfriars station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 2m.

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