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

The cheapest way to get from Royston to Colchester is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Royston to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Royston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Royston station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Trumpington Park-and-Ride and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Royston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Royston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Royston and arriving at Colchester via Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Royston to Colchester?

The distance between Royston and Colchester is 99 miles. The road distance is 50.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Royston to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 55m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Royston to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Royston to Colchester bus from?

Royston to Colchester bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Royston to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Royston to Colchester?

The best way to get from Royston to Colchester is to train via London which takes 1h 55m and costs £35 - £100. Alternatively, you can line 26 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Royston to Colchester bus arrive?

Royston to Colchester bus services, operated by A2B Bus & Coach (Royston), arrive at The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.

Where does the Royston to Colchester train arrive?

Royston to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Royston to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Royston to Colchester is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Royston to Colchester.

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

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Royston to Colchester - 6 ways to travel via train, line 26 bus, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Royston to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Royston to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 55m
£35–99
Drive 49.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Royston to Colchestercar 49.8 mi
1h 13m
£13–18
Line 26 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus 26
2. Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
3h 27m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Royston to Colchestertaxi 49.8 mi
1h 13m
£100–130
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Colchestertrain Cambridge - Colchester
2h 49m
£18–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Interchangebus 27
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Essex County Hospitalbus X70 / ...
4h 11m

Royston to Colchester by train

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Distance: 98.2 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Royston, Hertfordshire, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Royston to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, and Coach Station in around 3h 27m.

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