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

The cheapest way to get from Gillingham to Colchester is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gillingham to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct train between Gillingham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Gillingham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Kent) and arriving at Colchester via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Gillingham to Colchester?

The distance between Gillingham and Colchester is 78 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gillingham to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £23 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Gillingham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Colchester train from?

Gillingham to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Gillingham (Kent) station.

Train or bus from Gillingham to Colchester?

The best way to get from Gillingham to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £23 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 351 bus, which costs and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Gillingham to Colchester train arrive?

Gillingham to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Gillingham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Gillingham to Colchester is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Gillingham to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Gillingham to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 351 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Gillingham 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 Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford Internationaltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 30m
£24–73
Drive 65.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gillingham to Colchestercar 65.8 mi
1h 14m
£17–24
Bus, line 351 bus
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Upminsterbus
2. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus 351
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 371 / ...
3h 37m
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Woolwich Arsenaltrain Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 10m
£21–65

Gillingham to Colchester by train

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 77.2 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Gillingham (Kent) to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chatham to High Street via Upminster, Deyncourt Gardens, Harold Wood Station, Harold Wood, Brentwood, Brentwood station, and Bus Station in around 3h 37m.

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