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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Colchester is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Didcot to Colchester?

The distance between Didcot and Colchester is 109 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Didcot to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Colchester train from?

Didcot to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Didcot Parkway station.

Where does the Didcot to Colchester train arrive?

Didcot to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Didcot to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Colchester is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Didcot to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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

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

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 Didcot Parkway to London PaddingtonBristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 54m
£47–111
Drive 117.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Didcot to Colchester117.4 mi
2h 19m
£29–42
Train, line 351 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Brentwood
3. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Station351
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street371 / ...
4h 16m

Didcot to Colchester by train

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1h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 108.6 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London) in around 1h 54m.

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