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

The cheapest way to get from Guernsey to Colchester is to fly and train which costs £95 - £260 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guernsey to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 3h 27m and costs £140 - £380.

How far is it from Guernsey to Colchester?

The distance between Guernsey and Colchester is 218 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guernsey to Colchester without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 7h 8m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Guernsey to Colchester, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Colchester.

Guernsey to Colchester - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Guernsey to Colchester by plane, train, car ferry, 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.

Fly Alderney Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ACI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3h 55m
£195–380
Car ferry, train via Chichester
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Barnham to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
15h 30m
£69–311
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poolecarferry
2. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 8m
£157–286
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poolecarferry
2. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
10h 9m
£164–248
Car ferry, train via Portsmouth
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
13h 14m
£78–275
Fly Alderney Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Alderney Airport (ACI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane ACI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3h 27m
£147–375
Fly Guernsey Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GCI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 12m
£98–255
Fly Guernsey Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GCI - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 22m
£97–522
Fly Guernsey Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GCI - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 59m
£106–346
Fly Guernsey Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Guernsey Airport (GCI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GCI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3h 59m
£107–475
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Poolecarferry
2. Drive from Poole to Colchestercar
6h 34m
£156–217

Alderney Airport (ACI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) flights

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3h 18mAverage Duration

£164Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Guernsey to Colchester.

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Distance: 216.3 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Guernsey and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Guernsey to Colchester. However, you can fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW), walk to Gatwick Airport, take the train to London Bridge, walk to London Bridge station, take the subway to Stratford station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Colchester via Port Of Poole, Poole, London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 7h 8m.

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