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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 43m.

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 36m and costs £75 - £150.

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 36m.

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 36m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m 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.

Train or fly from Bath to Colchester?

The best way to get from Bath to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 6h 12m.

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 25m 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 980+ 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 Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 36m
£76–144
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bath Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Brentwoodtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
6h 43m
£39–77
Drive 173.2 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Colchestercar 173.2 mi
3h 25m
£43–62
Fly
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
6h 12m
£64–185

Bath to Colchester by train

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2h 36mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.1 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 4 times a day.

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