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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Kent is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Kent is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Kent. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Lenham via Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Colchester to Kent?

The distance between Colchester and Kent is 109 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 2h 6m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Colchester to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Kent train from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Kent is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Colchester to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1186+ hotels available in Kent.

Colchester to Kent - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 510 bus, and car

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Colchester to Kent

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Colchester to Kent. The best route is Train via Ashford International, a distance of 72.602 km.

Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 6m
£57–111
Drive 78.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Kentcar 78.4 mi
1h 26m
£20–28
Bus, train, line 510 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
4. Take the bus from Ashford International station to Loder Closebus 510
4h 5m
£41–90
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 57m
£55–111

Colchester to Kent by train

244Weekly Trains

2h 6mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 108.3 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Lenham via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford International, and Ashford International in around 2h 6m.

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