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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Stroud is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Stroud is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Merrywalks via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Colchester to Stroud?

The distance between Colchester and Stroud is 181 miles. The road distance is 159.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Stroud without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Colchester to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Stroud bus from?

Colchester to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Stroud?

The best way to get from Colchester to Stroud is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Colchester to Stroud bus arrive?

Colchester to Stroud bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Stroud is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Colchester to Stroud.

How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Stroud?

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Where can I stay near Stroud?

There are 1866+ hotels available in Stroud.

Colchester to Stroud - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Colchester to Stroud by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Gloucestertrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h 31m
£81–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Merrywalksbus 401
6h 31m
£33–84
Drive 158.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Stroudcar 158.8 mi
3h 11m
£39–56

Colchester to Stroud by train and bus

99Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.5 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Health Centre via Stratford, London Paddington, Gloucester, and Transport Hub in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Merrywalks via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 31m.

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