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

The cheapest way to get from Grays to Colchester is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Grays to Colchester is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Grays and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Grays to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Stanley Road and arriving at High Street via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Grays and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Grays to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Grays and arriving at Colchester via West Ham station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Grays to Colchester?

The distance between Grays and Colchester is 65 miles. The road distance is 48.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grays to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £21 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Grays to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grays to Colchester bus from?

Grays to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Stanley Road station.

Where do I catch the Grays to Colchester train from?

Grays to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, depart from Grays station.

Train or bus from Grays to Colchester?

The best way to get from Grays to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £21 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and line 300 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Grays to Colchester bus arrive?

Grays to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Grays to Colchester train arrive?

Grays to Colchester train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Grays to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Grays to Colchester is 48 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Grays to Colchester.

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

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Grays to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 100 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Grays to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Grays to West HamGrays - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 18m
£21–56
Drive 47.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grays to Colchester47.8 mi
53 min
£12–17
Line 100 bus, line 300 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Stanley Road to Bus Station100
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Street371 / ...
3h 35m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Grays to Colchester47.8 mi
53 min
£100–120

Grays to Colchester by train and subway

520Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grays to Colchester.

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Distance: 64.3 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

You can take a train from Grays to Colchester via West Ham, West Ham station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanley Road to High Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 35m.

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