There are 3 ways to get from Hayes to Colchester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hayes (Kent) to London Bridgetrain Hayes
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 43m£26–38Drive 64.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hayes to Colchestercar 64.6 mi
1h 15m£16–23Bus, line 108 bus
- Take the bus from Bromley Common / The Crown to Lewisham Centrebus 208
- Take the bus from Lewisham Centre to Stratford City Bus Stationbus 108
- Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
4h 21m£25–96
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hayes to Colchester is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Hayes to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Hayes to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bromley Common / The Crown and arriving at Coach Stop via Lewisham Centre, Stratford City Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Hayes to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hayes (Kent) and arriving at Colchester via London Bridge station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Hayes and Colchester is 68 miles. The road distance is 65 miles.
The best way to get from Hayes to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £25 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Hayes to Colchester, including transfers.
Hayes to Colchester bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Bromley Common / The Crown station.
Hayes to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Hayes (Kent) station.
The best way to get from Hayes to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 108 bus, which costs £25 - £100 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Hayes, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from Hayes (Kent) to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bromley Common / The Crown to Coach Stop via Lewisham Centre, Stratford City Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Hayes (Kent) to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £6–10
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–25
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Bromley Common / The Crown to Lewisham Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
Bus from Bromley Common / The Crown to Lewisham Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Single Ticket
- £3
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- galcustomerservices@goaheadlondon.com
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from Lewisham Centre to Stratford City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–60
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–60
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Hayes to Colchester bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Lewisham Centre station.
Hayes to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hayes to Colchester is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Hayes to Colchester.
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