There are 6 ways to get from Romford to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Romford to Colchester Towntrain London Liverpool Street - Colchester Town
57 min£16–23Drive 41.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Romford to Colchestercar 41.7 mi
49 min£11–15Bus, train
- Take the bus from Romford Station to Shenfield stationbus D
- Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 26mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Romford to Colchestertaxi 41.7 mi
49 min£100–130Train via Shenfield
- Take the train from Romford to Shenfieldtrain Elizabeth / ...
- Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 1m£16–30Line 351 bus, bus
- Take the bus from High Street to Bus Stationbus 351
- Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 371 / ...
3h 6m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Romford to Colchester is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Romford to Colchester is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Romford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Western Road and arriving at High Street via High Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Romford and arriving at Colchester Town. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Romford and Colchester is 42 miles. The road distance is 41.9 miles.
The best way to get from Romford to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs £16 - £23.
The train from Romford to Colchester Town takes 57 min including transfers and departs once a week.
Romford to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from High Street station.
Romford to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Romford station.
The best way to get from Romford to Colchester is to train which takes 57 min and costs £16 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 351 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Romford, England and Colchester, England?
Greater Anglia operates a train from Romford to Colchester Town once a week. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Western Road to High Street via High Street and Bus Station in around 3h 6m.
Train from Romford to Colchester Town
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–23
Train from Shenfield to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–19
Train from Romford to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–11
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Romford to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £3–5
- Phone
- 01766 800 871
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Romford Station to Shenfield station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.traveline.info/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from High Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- £100–130
Twelve Transfers
- Phone
- +44 20 3479 5700
- Website
- twelvetransfers.co.uk
Longbridge Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8507 7724
A to B Minicabs
- Phone
- +44 20 8594 9290
London City Airport Taxis
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 1947
- Website
- londoncityairportcab.co.uk
Taxi Near London
- Phone
- +4420 3740 3527
- Website
- taxinearlondon.co.uk
Stratford City Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5454
- Website
- stratfordcitycars.co.uk
Seven Fives
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 5555
Eurolink Cars
- Phone
- +44 20 8555 8888
- Website
- eurolinkcars.co.uk
Swanscombe Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 524
- Website
- swanscombecars.co.uk
Indy Cabs Sittingbourne
- Phone
- +44 1795 350 035
- Website
- indycabs.co.uk
ASAP Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 252 525
- Website
- asapcars247.co.uk
All Dartford Cars
- Phone
- +44 1322 808 080
Thameside Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1375 371 654
- Website
- thamesidetaxis.co.uk
Grays Taxis ADF
- Phone
- +44 7984 803 991
- Website
- graystaxis.co.uk
Grays Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1375 506 163
- Website
- graystaxi.co.uk
Grays CabLine
- Phone
- +44 1375 506 162
- Website
- grayscabline.co.uk
Weso Local
- Phone
- +44 208 8855 555
- Website
- cheaptaxifare.com
Greenwich Mini Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3137 7661
- Website
- greenwichminicabs.com
Greenwich Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7464 949 740
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More Questions & Answers
Romford to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Romford to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester Town station.
Yes, the driving distance between Romford to Colchester is 42 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Romford to Colchester.
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