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

The cheapest way to get from Beckton to Colchester is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beckton to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Beckton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Beckton station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Beckton Bus Station and arriving at Osborne Street via Brentwood station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Beckton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Beckton station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Beckton DLR Station and arriving at Colchester via Canning Town station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Beckton to Colchester?

The distance between Beckton and Colchester is 53 miles. The road distance is 49.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Beckton to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £26 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Beckton to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Colchester bus from?

Beckton to Colchester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Beckton Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Beckton to Colchester train from?

Beckton to Colchester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Beckton DLR Station.

Train or bus from Beckton to Colchester?

The best way to get from Beckton to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs £26 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 366 bus and line 351 bus and bus, which costs £12 - £85 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Beckton to Colchester bus arrive?

Beckton to Colchester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Ilford Station.

Where does the Beckton to Colchester train arrive?

Beckton to Colchester train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Canning Town DLR Station.

Can I drive from Beckton to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Beckton to Colchester is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Beckton to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1045+ hotels available in Colchester.

Beckton to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 366 bus

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Beckton to Colchester

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Beckton to Colchester. The best route is Train, a distance of 71.698 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Beckton DLR Station to Canning Town DLR Stationtrain Dlr
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 12m
£26–55
Line 366 bus, line 351 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beckton Bus Station to Ilford Stationbus 366
2. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus 351
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
3h 50m
£13–80
Drive 49.5 mi
1. Drive from Beckton to Colchestercar 49.5 mi
1h 3m
£13–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Beckton to Colchestertaxi 49.5 mi
1h 3m
£120–150

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Distance: 53.2 mi
Duration: 1h 12m

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

You can take a train from Beckton DLR Station to Colchester via Canning Town DLR Station, Canning Town station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beckton Bus Station to Osborne Street via Ilford Station, Ilford, Brentwood, Brentwood station, and Bus Station in around 3h 50m.

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