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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Colchester is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £30 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Brentwood station and arriving at Osborne Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Colchester. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Colchester via Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Croydon to Colchester?

The distance between Croydon and Colchester is 65 miles. The road distance is 64.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £30 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Croydon to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Colchester bus from?

Croydon to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Brentwood station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Colchester train from?

Croydon to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Colchester?

The best way to get from Croydon to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can line 351 bus and bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Croydon to Colchester bus arrive?

Croydon to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Colchester train arrive?

Croydon to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Colchester is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Croydon to Colchester.

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

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Croydon to Colchester - 3 ways to travel via train, line 351 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Croydon to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 23m
£32–66
Drive 64 mi
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1. Drive from Croydon to Colchestercar 64 mi
1h 35m
£16–23
Line 351 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus 351
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
3h 50m
£23–46

Croydon to Colchester by train and subway

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 64.4 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Croydon to Osborne Street via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, Brentwood, Brentwood station, and Bus Station in around 3h 50m.

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