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

The cheapest way to get from Hove to Colchester is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hove to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Hove and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Hove to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Brighton Old Steine S4 and arriving at Coach Stop via Stratford City Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Hove and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Hove to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Colchester via London Bridge station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Hove to Colchester?

The distance between Hove and Colchester is 106 miles. The road distance is 108.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hove to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Hove to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hove to Colchester bus from?

Hove to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brighton Old Steine S4 station.

Where do I catch the Hove to Colchester train from?

Hove to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Hove to Colchester?

The best way to get from Hove to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Hove to Colchester bus arrive?

Hove to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U station.

Where does the Hove to Colchester train arrive?

Hove to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Hove to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hove to Colchester is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Hove to Colchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hove to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 14m
£36–78
Drive 107.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hove to Colchestercar 107.6 mi
1h 53m
£27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brighton Old Steine S4 to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
4h 38m
£28–42
Train via London
1. Take the train from Hove to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3h 3m
£36–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
4h 46m

Hove to Colchester by train

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Map of how to get from Hove to Colchester.

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Distance: 105.4 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brighton Old Steine S4 to Coach Stop via London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop U, Stratford City Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 4h 38m.

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