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How to get fromBoston to Colchesterby ferry, plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Colchester by ferry, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BOS - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    11h 6m
    £272–927

  2. Ferry, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BOS - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus
    12h 48m
    £169–668

  3. Ferry, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BOS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    12h 27m
    £287–1,045

  4. Ferry, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BOS - LGW
    3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    11h 15m
    £262–817

  5. Ferry, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BOS - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    13h 41m
    £212–784

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,329.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Colchester. However, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), walk to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, take the train to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal, walk to Boston-Airport-BOS airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester.

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