There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Erith by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR StationDlr
- Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Winifred Road / The Ship180
1h 41m£17–113Drive 53.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colchester to Erith53.9 mi
1h 1m£14–19Bus, line 180 bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationA9 / ...
- Take the bus from North Greenwich Station to Winifred Road / The Ship180
3h 20m£26–73Train
- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from London Cannon Street to ErithLondon Cannon Street - Dartford / ...
1h 54m£27–81
Colchester to Erith by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Erith is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Erith is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £13 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Erith. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Winifred Road / The Ship via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station and North Greenwich Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Erith. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Erith via London Cannon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Colchester and Erith is 60 miles. The road distance is 54.2 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Erith without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 41m and costs £17 - £120.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Colchester to Erith, including transfers.
Colchester to Erith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Erith train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Erith is to bus and line 180 bus which takes 3h 20m and costs £26 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £26 - £85 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Erith, England?
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Winifred Road / The Ship via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and North Greenwich Station in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Erith via London Liverpool Street and London Cannon Street in around 1h 54m.
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–75
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London Cannon Street to Erith
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–7
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Winifred Road / The Ship
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
Bus from North Greenwich Station to Winifred Road / The Ship
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Winifred Road / The Ship
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Erith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Colchester to Erith train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Erith is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Colchester to Erith.
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