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How to get fromGatwick to Colchesterby train, subway, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Stratford stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    1h 35m
    £39–60

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus A9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    4h
    £12–27

  3. Drive  83.8 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Colchestercar car 83.8 mi
    1h 27m
    £21–30

  4. Line 100 bus, train, line 351 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the train from Redhill to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Brentwoodtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus bus 351
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    4h 50m
    £33–54

Gatwick to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar512Weekly Services
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 81.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Coach Stop via London Stratford - Montfichet Road, Stratford City Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 4h.

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