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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Caterham is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Caterham is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Caterham?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Caterham. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Caterham Valley via Coach Station, Waterloo Station / York Road and Purley / Downlands Precinct. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Colchester to Caterham?

The distance between Colchester and Caterham is 71 miles. The road distance is 73.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Caterham without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £27 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Colchester to Caterham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Caterham bus from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Caterham?

The best way to get from Colchester to Caterham is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £27 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Colchester to Caterham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Caterham?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Caterham is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Colchester to Caterham.

Where can I stay near Caterham?

There are 1781+ hotels available in Caterham.

Colchester to Caterham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 351 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Caterham 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 Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Caterhamtrain London Bridge - Caterham
2h 2m
£28–90
Drive 73.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Caterhamcar 73.4 mi
1h 18m
£18–26
Bus, line 351 bus, train, line 407 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Brentwood stationbus 351
3. Take the train from Brentwood to Farringdon Withouttrain
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Purleytrain
5. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Caterham Valleybus 407
4h 25m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
3. Take the bus from Waterloo Station / York Road to Purley / Downlands Precinctbus N68
4h 45m

Colchester to Caterham by train and bus

265Weekly Services

2h 2mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 70.5 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Caterham via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Caterham Valley via Coach Station, Waterloo Station, Waterloo Station / York Road, and Purley / Downlands Precinct in around 4h 45m.

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