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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Gillingham is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Gillingham is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Gillingham station. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Waterfront Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Gillingham?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Gillingham. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Gillingham (Kent) via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Colchester to Gillingham?

The distance between Colchester and Gillingham is 78 miles. The road distance is 66.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Gillingham without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £25 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Colchester to Gillingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Gillingham bus from?

Colchester to Gillingham bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Gillingham train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Gillingham?

The best way to get from Colchester to Gillingham is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £25 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 300 bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Colchester to Gillingham bus arrive?

Colchester to Gillingham bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Colchester to Gillingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Gillingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Gillingham is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Colchester to Gillingham.

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

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Where can I stay near Gillingham?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 46m
£25–100
Drive 65.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Gillingham65.7 mi
1h 13m
£17–24
Bus, train
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 train from Stratford International to Strood
2h 45m
£31–65
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Gillingham (Kent)Luton - Rainham / ...
2h 20m
£21–94
Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
5h 30m

Colchester to Gillingham by train

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Distance: 77.2 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Gillingham (Kent) via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Waterfront Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 30m.

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