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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Benfleet is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 38 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Benfleet is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Benfleet?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Benfleet. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Southwold Crescent via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Colchester to Benfleet?

The distance between Colchester and Benfleet is 48 miles. The road distance is 36.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Benfleet without a car is to train and line 1 bus which takes 1h 32m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Colchester to Benfleet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Benfleet bus from?

Colchester to Benfleet bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Benfleet?

The best way to get from Colchester to Benfleet is to bus and line 300 bus which takes 3h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £22 - £85 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Colchester to Benfleet bus arrive?

Colchester to Benfleet bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Benfleet?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Benfleet is 36 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Colchester to Benfleet.

Where can I stay near Benfleet?

There are 1270+ hotels available in Benfleet.

Colchester to Benfleet - 5 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Benfleet by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 1 bus
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Rayleightrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to The Chasebus 1
1h 32m
£20–36
Drive 36 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Benfleetcar 36 mi
38 min
£9–13
Bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3h 8m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Benfleettaxi 36 mi
38 min
£75–95
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Benfleettrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
1h 35m
£23–84

Colchester to Benfleet by train and bus

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1h 32mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Osborne Street to Southwold Crescent via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to The Spinnakers via Stratford (London), Stratford station, West Ham station, West Ham, Benfleet, and Railway Station in around 1h 35m.

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