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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Thaxted is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Thaxted is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Thaxted?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Thaxted. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at The Guildhall via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Colchester to Thaxted?

The distance between Colchester and Thaxted is 41 miles. The road distance is 29.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Thaxted without a car is to bus and line 316 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £10 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Colchester to Thaxted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Thaxted bus from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Thaxted?

The best way to get from Colchester to Thaxted is to bus and line 316 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £10 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 2h 27m.

Where does the Colchester to Thaxted bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Thaxted?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Thaxted is 30 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Colchester to Thaxted.

Where can I stay near Thaxted?

There are 340+ hotels available in Thaxted.

Colchester to Thaxted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 316 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Thaxted by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus, line 316 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to The Guildhall316 / ...
1h 39m
£10–23
Drive 29.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Thaxted29.7 mi
44 min
£8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted AirportStansted Express
2h 27m
£40–105
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Thaxted29.7 mi
44 min
£60–80
Bus, line 313 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus InterchangeX20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to High StreetX20 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Street to The Guildhall451 / ...
2h 22m

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Distance: 40.6 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to The Guildhall via Coach Station in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to The Guildhall via London Liverpool Street, Stansted Airport, and Coach Station in around 2h 27m.

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