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 bus between Gillingham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Gillingham station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Waterfront Bus Station and arriving at Osborne Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs £23 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Gillingham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gillingham to Colchester bus from?

Gillingham to Colchester bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, depart from Bus Station.

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 31m and costs £23 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Gillingham to Colchester bus arrive?

Gillingham to Colchester bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Gillingham to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Stratford InternationalFaversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 31m
£24–73
Drive 65.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Gillingham to Colchester65.8 mi
1h 14m
£16–24
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford International
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach StationA9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
3h 20m
£29–70
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Woolwich ArsenalRainham / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 11m
£22–61
Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationx80
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street371 / ...
5h 37m

Gillingham to Colchester by train

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Distance: 77.2 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Osborne Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 37m.

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