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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Chalkwell is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Chalkwell is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Chalkwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Chalkwell. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Southend Hospital South via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Colchester to Chalkwell?

The distance between Colchester and Chalkwell is 55 miles. The road distance is 40.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Chalkwell without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £21 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Colchester to Chalkwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chalkwell bus from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Chalkwell?

The best way to get from Colchester to Chalkwell is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £21 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Colchester to Chalkwell bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Chalkwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Chalkwell is 40 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Colchester to Chalkwell.

Where can I stay near Chalkwell?

There are 983+ hotels available in Chalkwell.

Colchester to Chalkwell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Chalkwell 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
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Shenfieldtrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria / ...
1h 35m
£22–30
Drive 40.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Chalkwellcar 40.1 mi
47 min
£10–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Southend Hospital Southbus 3 / ...
2h 32m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Chalkwelltaxi 40.1 mi
47 min
£95–120

Colchester to Chalkwell by train and bus

388Weekly Services

1h 35mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 54.4 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Chalkwell, Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Chalkwell Schools via Shenfield, Southend Victoria, and Victoria Station Interchange in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Southend Hospital South via Bus Station in around 2h 32m.

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