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 £15 - £23 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 £15 - £23.

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 Woolwich Arsenal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Colchester to Gillingham?

The distance between Colchester and Gillingham is 77 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 43m and costs £25 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Colchester to Gillingham, including transfers.

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 43m and costs £25 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 351 bus, which costs and takes 4h 28m.

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?

There are 1508+ hotels available in Gillingham.

Colchester to Gillingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 351 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Gillingham 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 Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Gillingham (Kent)train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 43m
£26–101
Drive 65.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Gillinghamcar 65.7 mi
1h 13m
£16–23
Bus, line 351 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Brentwood stationbus 351
4h 28m
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
2h 20m
£23–91

Colchester to Gillingham by train and bus

214Weekly Services

1h 43mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Gillingham (Kent) via Stratford (London), Stratford City Bus Station, Stratford International Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Chatham via Bus Station, Brentwood station, Brentwood, Harold Wood, Harold Wood Station, Upminster Station, and Upminster in around 4h 28m.

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