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How to get fromColchester to Channel Islandsby train, plane, car, car ferry or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Channel Islands by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Jersey Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane LGW - JER
    3h 32m
    $87–240

  2. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Jersey Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane LTN - JER
    3h 43m
    $82–522

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Colchester to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Jersey St Heliercarferry car ferry
    7h 46m
    $114–318

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    7h 58m
    $210–431

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus bus 035
    4. Take the car ferry from Poole to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    10h 46m
    $222–348

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport

    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane plane LGW - GCI
    3h 37m
    $147–340

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Jersey Airport

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane LHR - JER
    3h 46m
    $131–370

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane plane LCY - GCI
    3h 18m
    $155–529

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Guernsey Airport

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane plane LHR - GCI
    3h 41m
    $131–740

  10. Train, car ferry via Portsmouth

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    13h 58m
    $111–410

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jersey Airport (JER) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Channel Islands. However, you can take the train to London Liverpool Street, walk to Liverpool Street Station, take the line 388 bus to London Bridge Bus Station, walk to London Bridge, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, then fly to Jersey Airport (JER). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Colchester to Jersey St Helier via Poole in around 7h 46m.

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