There are 7 ways to get from Histon to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Cambridge to Stowmarkettrain Cambridge - Ipswich / ...
- Take the train from Stowmarket to Colchestertrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2h 57m£27–41Drive 50.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Histon to Colchestercar 50.2 mi
1h 19m£13–18Train, bus
- Take the train from Cambridge North to Stansted Airporttrain Norwich - Stansted Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
3h 25m£23–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Histon to Colchestertaxi 50.2 mi
1h 19m£100–130Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pepys Terrace to The Busway stationbus A
- Take the train from Cambridge to Colchestertrain Cambridge - Colchester
3h 7m£18–57Line 8 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Station Road to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 8
- Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
3h 35m£20–44Bus
- Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Essex County Hospitalbus X70 / ...
4h
Histon to Colchester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Histon to Colchester is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Histon to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs £12 - £18.
No, there is no direct bus from Histon station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Coach Stop via Parkside and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Histon and Colchester is 80 miles. The road distance is 50.5 miles.
The best way to get from Histon to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £26 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Histon to Colchester, including transfers.
Histon to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Station Road.
The best way to get from Histon to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 3h 35m.
Histon to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Drummer St Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Histon to Colchester is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Histon to Colchester.
What companies run services between Histon, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a bus from Pepys Terrace to Colchester via Cambridge North station, Cambridge North, Cambridge, and Stowmarket in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Coach Stop via Drummer St Bus Station, Parkside, and Coach Station in around 3h 35m.
Train from Cambridge to Stowmarket
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–15
Train from Stowmarket to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Cambridge North to Stansted Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–18
Train from Cambridge to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–55
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Parkside to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01733207860
- cambridge.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Pepys Terrace to The Busway station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
Bus from Station Road to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Interchange to Essex County Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- +44 1279 793753
- info@centralconnect.info
- Website
- central-connect.co.uk
Bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.central-connect.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Panther Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1223 715 715
- Website
- panthertaxis.co.uk
Cambrdige City Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1223 832 832
- Website
- cambridgecitytaxis.co.uk
Cam Cab Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1223 704 704
- Website
- camcab.co.uk
A1 Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 1223 525 555
- Website
- a1cabco.com
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