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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Bristol is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Colchester to Bristol?

The distance between Colchester and Bristol is 175 miles. The road distance is 179.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Colchester to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bristol train from?

Colchester to Bristol train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Bristol?

The best way to get from Colchester to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Colchester to Bristol bus arrive?

Colchester to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Bristol train arrive?

Colchester to Bristol train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Bristol is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Colchester to Bristol.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Bristol?

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Colchester to Bristol - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 1m
£51–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
5h 35m
£44–101
Drive 178.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Bristolcar 178.7 mi
3h 21m
£44–63
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane STN - BRS
5h 36m
£54–151
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the train from Brentwood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bristol Bus Stationbus
6h 47m
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
5h 29m
£278–672
Train to London Southend Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain
2. Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane SEN - BRS
6h 21m
£47–185
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NWI - BRS
7h 2m
£76–691
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LTN - BRS
6h 20m
£66–223

Colchester to Bristol by train

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Bristol.

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Distance: 173.5 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Bristol Temple Meads via Stratford and London Paddington in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

Airlines

Website: easyjet.com

Flights from London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)

Ave. Duration: 4h 30m
When: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £60–190

Flights from London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 4h 25m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: £60–190

Flights from London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 3h 57m
When: Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: £60–190

Flights from London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 5h 2m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £60–190

Flights from London Stansted Airport to Bristol Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle

Ave. Duration: 5h 30m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: £60–190

Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 3h 20m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: £35–200

Flights from London City Airport to Bristol Airport via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 3h 20m
When: Friday
Estimated price: £65–290

Flights from London Southend Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 3h 35m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price: £27–150

Flights from London Southend Airport to Bristol Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle

Ave. Duration: 3h 50m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: £27–150

Flights from London Southend Airport to Bristol Airport via Geneva

Ave. Duration: 5h 27m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: £35–170

Flights from London Southend Airport to Bristol Airport via Berlin Brandenburg

Ave. Duration: 5h 10m
When: Monday and Friday
Estimated price: £45–170

Flights from London Southend Airport to Bristol Airport via Salzburg

Ave. Duration: 5h 50m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: £45–180

Flights from Luton Airport to Bristol Airport via Glasgow

Ave. Duration: 3h 35m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: £26–140

Flights from Luton Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)

Ave. Duration: 3h 50m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £25–140

Flights from Luton Airport to Bristol Airport via Edinburgh

Ave. Duration: 4h 23m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: £26–140

Flights from Luton Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 3h 38m
When: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Estimated price: £24–130

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