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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Colchester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Bath to Colchester?

The distance between Bath and Colchester is 163 miles. The road distance is 174.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Bath to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Colchester train from?

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

Where does the Bath to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bath to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Colchester is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Bath to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1027+ hotels available in Colchester.

Bath to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Bath to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 40m
£51–160
Drive 173.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Colchester173.2 mi
3h 24m
£44–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwood
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street371 / ...
6h 26m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)BRS - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 3m
£254–483

Bath to Colchester by train

218Weekly Trains

2h 40mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.1 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 2h 40m.

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