What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Forest Gate?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Forest Gate is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Forest Gate?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Forest Gate is to train which takes 46 min and costs £17 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Forest Gate?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Forest Gate station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Forest Gate Station via Coach Station and Stratford City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Forest Gate?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Forest Gate. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Forest Gate via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Colchester to Forest Gate?

The distance between Colchester and Forest Gate is 49 miles. The road distance is 50.7 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Forest Gate without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Forest Gate without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £17 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Forest Gate?

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Colchester to Forest Gate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Forest Gate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Forest Gate train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Forest Gate?

The best way to get from Colchester to Forest Gate is to train which takes 46 min and costs £17 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Colchester to Forest Gate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Forest Gate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Forest Gate?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Forest Gate is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Colchester to Forest Gate.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Forest Gate?

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Where can I stay near Forest Gate?

There are 19435+ hotels available in Forest Gate.

Colchester to Forest Gate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Forest Gate by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
46 min
£17–73
Drive 50.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Forest Gate50.4 mi
1h 1m
£13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationA9 / ...
2h 10m
£25–43
Train via Shenfield
1. Take the train from Colchester to ShenfieldClacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Forest GateElizabeth / ...
1h 9m
£18–37
Bus, line 351 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Brentwood station351
2h 57m

Colchester to Forest Gate by train

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Forest Gate.

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Distance: 48.7 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Forest Gate, Greater London, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from Colchester to Stratford (London) every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £14–70 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Forest Gate Station via Coach Station and Stratford City Bus Station in around 2h 10m.

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