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

The cheapest way to get from Barking to Colchester is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Barking to Colchester is to train which takes 58 min and costs £22 - £55.

Is there a direct train between Barking and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Barking to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Barking and arriving at Colchester via West Ham station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Barking to Colchester?

The distance between Barking and Colchester is 52 miles. The road distance is 48.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barking to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £22 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Barking to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barking to Colchester train from?

Barking to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stratford (London) station.

Train or bus from Barking to Colchester?

The best way to get from Barking to Colchester is to train which takes 58 min and costs £22 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 300 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Barking to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Barking to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Barking to Colchester is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Barking to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1020+ hotels available in Colchester.

Barking to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 300 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
58 min
£22–53
Drive 48 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barking to Colchester48 mi
1h
£12–17
Line 300 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street371 / ...
3h 22m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Barking to Colchester48 mi
1h
£110–140

Barking to Colchester by train and subway

520Weekly Services

58 minAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 52.1 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Colchester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £13–40 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barking to Osborne Street via Basildon, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 22m.

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