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

The cheapest way to get from Althorne to Colchester is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 40 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Althorne to Colchester is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Althorne and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Althorne to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Head Street via Milton Road and Tesco Store. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Althorne and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Althorne to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Althorne and arriving at Colchester via Wickford and Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.

How far is it from Althorne to Colchester?

The distance between Althorne and Colchester is 52 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

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

The best way to get from Althorne to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £24 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Althorne to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Althorne to Colchester bus from?

Althorne to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Post Office station.

Where do I catch the Althorne to Colchester train from?

Althorne to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Althorne station.

Train or bus from Althorne to Colchester?

The best way to get from Althorne to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £24 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 31 bus and line 75 bus, which costs and takes 1h 40m.

Where does the Althorne to Colchester bus arrive?

Althorne to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Milton Road station.

Where does the Althorne to Colchester train arrive?

Althorne to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Wickford station.

Can I drive from Althorne to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Althorne to Colchester is 25 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Althorne to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Althorne to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 31 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Althorne to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Althorne to WickfordSouthminster - Wickford / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 34m
£24–54
Drive 24.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Althorne to Colchester24.8 mi
40 min
£7–9
Line 31 bus, line 75 bus
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Milton Road31
2. Take the bus from Tesco Store to Head Street75
1h 40m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Althorne to Colchester24.8 mi
40 min
£50–65
Line 331 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Station31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street371 / ...
2h 40m

Althorne to Colchester by train

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Distance: 51.4 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Althorne to Colchester via Wickford and Shenfield in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Head Street via Milton Road and Tesco Store in around 1h 40m.

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