There are 2 ways to get from Eltham to Colchester by bus, train, or car
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Eltham to Colchester by bus, subway, and train
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The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Colchester is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Eltham to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £14 - £21.
The distance between Eltham and Colchester is 59 miles. The road distance is 58.3 miles.
The best way to get from Eltham to Colchester without a car is to line 161 bus and train which takes 1h 57m and costs £18 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Eltham to Colchester, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Colchester is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Eltham to Colchester.
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What companies run services between Eltham, England and Colchester, England?
There is no direct connection from Eltham to Colchester. However, you can take the line 161 bus to North Greenwich Station, walk to North Greenwich station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can drive from Eltham to Colchester in around 1h 10m.
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to North Greenwich Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
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