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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Colchester is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges and arriving at Colchester via London Bridge station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Crawley to Colchester?

The distance between Crawley and Colchester is 85 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £25 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Crawley to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Colchester train from?

Crawley to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.

Where does the Crawley to Colchester train arrive?

Crawley to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Colchester is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Crawley to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1025+ hotels available in Colchester.

Crawley to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 35 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Crawley to Colchester by train, car, or bus

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to London BridgeBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 40m
£26–82
Drive 86.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crawley to Colchester86.1 mi
1h 30m
£22–32
Train via Crawley
1. Take the train from Crawley to London BridgeHorsham - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 58m
£32–95
Train, line 35 bus
1. Take the train from Crawley to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from Clapham Junction Station / The Falcon to Liverpool Street Station35
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
2h 47m
£28–120

Crawley to Colchester by train and subway

510Weekly Services

1h 40mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 84.2 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Three Bridges to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 40m.

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