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

The cheapest way to get from Tilbury to Colchester is to line 200 bus and line 300 bus and bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tilbury to Colchester is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Tilbury and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Tilbury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Calcutta Road and arriving at High Street via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Tilbury and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Tilbury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Tilbury Town and arriving at Colchester via West Ham DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Tilbury to Colchester?

The distance between Tilbury and Colchester is 70 miles. The road distance is 47.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tilbury to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Tilbury to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tilbury to Colchester bus from?

Tilbury to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Calcutta Road station.

Where do I catch the Tilbury to Colchester train from?

Tilbury to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, depart from Tilbury Town station.

Train or bus from Tilbury to Colchester?

The best way to get from Tilbury to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 200 bus and line 300 bus and bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Tilbury to Colchester bus arrive?

Tilbury to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Tilbury to Colchester train arrive?

Tilbury to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Tilbury to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Tilbury to Colchester is 47 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Tilbury to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Tilbury to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 200 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Tilbury to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tilbury Town to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 25m
£31–63
Line 200 bus, line 300 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calcutta Road to Bus Stationbus 200
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 371 / ...
3h 35m
£6–10
Drive 47.1 mi
1. Drive from Tilbury to Colchestercar 47.1 mi
50 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tilbury to Colchestertaxi 47.1 mi
50 min
£95–120

Tilbury to Colchester by train

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Distance: 69.1 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Tilbury Town to Colchester via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calcutta Road to High Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 35m.

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