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

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  1. Train via Ashford International

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    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    1h 59m
    £54–97

  2. Drive  78.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Kent to Colchestercar car 78.8 mi
    1h 26m
    £20–29

  3. Line 510 bus, line 101 bus, train, line 351 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Dickley Wood to King Streetbus bus 510
    2. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Chatham stationbus bus 101
    3. Take the train from Chatham to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Brentwoodtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus bus 351
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
    6h 25m
    £39–63

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 47m
    £52–87

Kent to Colchester by train

Calendar235Weekly Trains
Duration1h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 108.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Colchester via Ashford International, Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 59m.

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