There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Strood by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Stratford International to StroodSt Pancras International - Faversham / ...
1h 34m£24–96Drive 61.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colchester to Strood61.3 mi
1h 7m£15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationA9 / ...
3h 5m£40–90Train via Greenwich
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal to RochesterLuton - Rainham / ...
2h 31m£27–97Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus
- Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station371 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
5h 24m
Colchester to Strood by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Strood is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Strood is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £14 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Strood. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Elaine Avenue via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Strood. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Strood via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Colchester and Strood is 75 miles. The road distance is 61.7 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Strood without a car is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £24 - £100.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Colchester to Strood, including transfers.
Colchester to Strood bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.
Colchester to Strood train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Strood is to train which takes 1h 34m and costs £24 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Strood, England?
You can take a train from Colchester to Strood via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Elaine Avenue via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, Stratford International, Ebbsfleet International, Ebbsfleet International station, and Bus Station in around 3h 5m.
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 Strood
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Woolwich Arsenal to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Strood bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Colchester to Strood train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Strood is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Colchester to Strood.
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