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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Brightwell is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Brightwell is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Brightwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Brightwell. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Post Box via Old Cattle Market Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Colchester to Brightwell?

The distance between Colchester and Brightwell is 28 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Brightwell without a car is to train and line 66 bus which takes 1h 41m and costs £10 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Colchester to Brightwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Brightwell bus from?

Colchester to Brightwell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where does the Colchester to Brightwell bus arrive?

Colchester to Brightwell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Brightwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Brightwell is 24 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Colchester to Brightwell.

Where can I stay near Brightwell?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Brightwell.

Colchester to Brightwell - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 66 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Brightwell by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, line 66 bus
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Tescobus 66
1h 41m
£10–21
Line 717 bus, line 66 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Tescobus 66
2h 1m
£5–14
Train, line 73 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Ipswichtrain
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Woodbridgetrain
3. Take the bus from Deben Pool to Post Boxbus 73
2h 4m
£14–27
Drive 23.4 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Brightwellcar 23.4 mi
28 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Brightwelltaxi 23.4 mi
28 min
£50–65
Bus, line 66 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Railway Stationbus 93 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Tescobus 66
2h 39m

Colchester to Brightwell by train and bus

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1h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 27.9 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Post Box via Cardinal Park Cinema, Old Cattle Market Bus Station, and Tesco in around 2h 1m.

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