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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £50 - £95 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £110 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Swansea to Colchester?

The distance between Swansea and Colchester is 247 miles. The road distance is 247.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Swansea to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Colchester train from?

Swansea to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Where does the Swansea to Colchester train arrive?

Swansea to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Colchester is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Swansea to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Colchester.

Swansea to Colchester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 5m
£113–214
Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwoodtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 371 / ...
9h 27m
£51–93
Drive 246.1 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Colchestercar 246.1 mi
4h 35m
£61–88

Swansea to Colchester by train

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Distance: 245.6 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 4h 5m.

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