There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Gravesend by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to Gravesendtrain St Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 23m£30–95Drive 57 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colchester to Gravesendcar 57 mi
1h 5m£14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
2h 35m£37–65Train via Woolwich Arsenal
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Take the train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Stationtrain Dlr
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to Gravesendtrain
1h 57m£23–84Bus, line 300 bus, line 200 bus
- Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Russell Roadbus 200
3h 43m
Colchester to Gravesend by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Gravesend is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Gravesend is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Gravesend. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Russell Road via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Gravesend. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Gravesend via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Colchester and Gravesend is 67 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Gravesend without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £30 - £100.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Colchester to Gravesend, including transfers.
Colchester to Gravesend bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.
Colchester to Gravesend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Gravesend is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Gravesend, England?
You can take a train from Colchester to Gravesend via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Gravesend via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 35m.
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–70
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Gravesend
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.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
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Gravesend
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- 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
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Russell Road
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Gravesend bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Colchester to Gravesend train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Gravesend is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Colchester to Gravesend.
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