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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Crawley is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Crawley is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Crawley via Stratford (London) and Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Colchester to Crawley?

The distance between Colchester and Crawley is 82 miles. The road distance is 86.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Colchester to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Crawley train from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Crawley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Crawley is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Colchester to Crawley.

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

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Where can I stay near Crawley?

There are 745+ hotels available in Crawley.

Colchester to Crawley - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Crawley by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Three Bridgestrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
1h 38m
£43–78
Drive 85.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Crawleycar 85.9 mi
1h 30m
£22–31
Train via Crawley
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Crawleytrain Peterborough - Horsham / ...
2h 15m
£43–83
Train via London
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawleytrain
2h 46m
£53–111

Colchester to Crawley by train and bus

641Weekly Services

1h 38mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Crawley.

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Distance: 81.8 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Three Bridges via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Bus Station, and London Bridge in around 1h 38m.

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