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 Osborne Street and arriving at The Guildhall via Bus Interchange and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Colchester to Thaxted?

The distance between Colchester and Thaxted is 44 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 train and bus and line 314 bus which takes 2h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m 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 First Essex, depart from Osborne Street station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Thaxted?

The best way to get from Colchester to Thaxted is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 314 bus, which costs and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Colchester to Thaxted bus arrive?

Colchester to Thaxted bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Interchange 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 342+ hotels available in Thaxted.

Colchester to Thaxted - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 314 bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, line 314 bus
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Chelmsford
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to High StreetX10 / ...
3. Take the bus from High Street to The Guildhall451 / ...
2h 32m
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
3h 4m
£40–104
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Thaxted29.7 mi
44 min
£60–80
Bus, line 314 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 52m

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Thaxted.

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Distance: 43.9 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to The Guildhall via London Liverpool Street, Stansted Airport, and Coach Station in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to The Guildhall via Bus Interchange and High Street in around 2h 52m.

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