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How to get fromWantage to Colchesterby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Parkway Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    3h 14m
    £52–91

  2. Drive  126.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wantage to Colchestercar car 126.6 mi
    2h 35m
    £32–46

  3. Bus, train, line 351 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Parkway Stationbus bus X36 / ...
    2. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Brentwoodtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus bus 351
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    5h 31m
    £45–84

Wantage to Colchester by bus and train

Calendar512Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Wantage to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to Parkway Station, walk to Didcot Parkway, take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Stratford, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Osborne Street via Parkway Station, Didcot Parkway, London Paddington, Brentwood, Brentwood station, and Bus Station in around 5h 31m.

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