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

The cheapest way to get from Chatham to Colchester is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chatham to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct train between Chatham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Chatham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Chatham and arriving at Colchester via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Chatham to Colchester?

The distance between Chatham and Colchester is 76 miles. The road distance is 64.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chatham to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Chatham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chatham to Colchester train from?

Chatham to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Chatham station.

Train or bus from Chatham to Colchester?

The best way to get from Chatham to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Chatham to Colchester train arrive?

Chatham to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Chatham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chatham to Colchester is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Chatham to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

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 Chatham to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 25m
£33–48
Drive 64.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chatham to Colchestercar 64.4 mi
1h 14m
£16–23
Bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Upminsterbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
3h 44m
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Chatham to Woolwich Arsenaltrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 5m
£31–53

Chatham to Colchester by train

214Weekly Trains

1h 25mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 75.7 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Chatham to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham to Osborne Street via Upminster, Upminster, Basildon, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 44m.

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