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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Swindon is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Swindon is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £50 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Regent Circus via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Swindon via Stratford and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Colchester to Swindon?

The distance between Colchester and Swindon is 133 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Swindon without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £50 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Colchester to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Swindon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Swindon train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Swindon?

The best way to get from Colchester to Swindon is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £50 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Colchester to Swindon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Swindon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Swindon is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Colchester to Swindon.

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

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

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Colchester to Swindon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Swindon 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 Swindontrain London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 9m
£52–172
Drive 141.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Swindoncar 141.7 mi
2h 45m
£35–50
Bus
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 Regent Circusbus
4h 42m
£38–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the train from Brentwood to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
4h 46m

Colchester to Swindon by train

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Distance: 132.7 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Swindon via Stratford and London Paddington in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Regent Circus via Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 42m.

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