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 29m.

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 29m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Crawley station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station and North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

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 34m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Colchester to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Crawley bus from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Crawley?

The best way to get from Colchester to Crawley is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Colchester to Crawley bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Crawley is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Colchester to Crawley.

Where can I stay near Crawley?

There are 682+ hotels available in Crawley.

Colchester to Crawley - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 344 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Crawley 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 StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Three BridgesCambridge - Brighton / ...
1h 34m
£33–94
Drive 85.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Crawley85.9 mi
1h 29m
£21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationA9
3. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station
4h 14m
£30–52
Train via Crawley
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to CrawleyPeterborough - Horsham / ...
2h 11m
£39–117
Train, line 344 bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the bus from Liverpool Street Station to Clapham Junction Station344
3. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawley
2h 52m

Colchester to Crawley by train and bus

618Weekly Services

1h 34mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Crawley.

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Distance: 82 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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 Station, and London Bridge in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and North Terminal Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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