There are 3 ways to get from Colchester to Woolwich 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 DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR StationDlr
1h 3m£16–73Drive 58.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Colchester to Woolwich58.3 mi
1h 11m£15–21Bus, line 473 bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus StationA9 / ...
- Take the bus from Stratford Bus Station to North Woolwich Free Ferry473
2h 29m£23–75
Colchester to Woolwich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Woolwich is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Woolwich is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £16 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Woolwich. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at North Woolwich Free Ferry via Coach Station and Stratford Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Woolwich station. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station via Stratford DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Colchester and Woolwich is 53 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Woolwich without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £16 - £75.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Colchester to Woolwich, including transfers.
Colchester to Woolwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Woolwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Woolwich is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £16 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 473 bus, which costs £22 - £75 and takes 2h 29m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Woolwich, England?
You can take a train from Colchester to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station via Stratford (London) and Stratford DLR Station in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to North Woolwich Free Ferry via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and Stratford Bus Station in around 2h 29m.
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
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Stratford DLR Station to Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/dlr/?cid=dlr
- Off Peak
- £2–3
- Peak
- £2–4
- 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
- £12–20
- 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
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Stratford Bus Station to North Woolwich Free Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–35
- Website
- https://www.goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–35
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Woolwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Colchester to Woolwich train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Woolwich is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Colchester to Woolwich.
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