There are 5 ways to get from Runwell to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Wickford to ShenfieldSouthend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from Shenfield to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
59 min£17–45Drive 32.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Runwell to Colchester32.3 mi
35 min£8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Church to Bus StationX10
- Take the bus from Bus Station to High Street371 / ...
2h 4mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Runwell to Colchester32.3 mi
35 min£65–85Bus via Brock Hill
- Take the bus from Brock Hill to Bus Station13 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street371 / ...
2h 13m
Runwell to Colchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runwell to Colchester is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Runwell to Colchester is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Runwell to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Church and arriving at High Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Runwell to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Wickford and arriving at Colchester via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between Runwell and Colchester is 40 miles. The road distance is 32.5 miles.
The best way to get from Runwell to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs £17 - £45.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Runwell to Colchester, including transfers.
Runwell to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Church station.
Runwell to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Wickford station.
The best way to get from Runwell to Colchester is to train which takes 59 min and costs £17 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Runwell, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from Wickford to Colchester via Shenfield in around 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church to High Street via Bus Station in around 2h 4m.
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Train from Wickford to Shenfield
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–10
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Shenfield to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Church to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Brock Hill to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
Laindon Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1268 350 340
- Website
- laindontaxis.co.uk
Basildon Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +44 1268 288 473
Ace Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1268 532 532
- Website
- acetaxi.cab
Your Cabbie
- Phone
- +44 1245 354 040
- Website
- taxis-in-chelmsford.co.uk
Fareway Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 1245 355 555
- Website
- farewaytaxisltd.com
Chelmsford Taxis & Cars
- Phone
- +44 1246 600 155
- Website
- chelmsfordtaxisltd.co.uk
Chelmsford City Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1245 250 250
- Website
- chelmsfordcitytaxis.com
Cab City
- Phone
- +44 1245 30 30 30
- Website
- cab-city.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Runwell to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Runwell to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runwell to Colchester is 32 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Runwell to Colchester.
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