What is the cheapest way to get from Russell Square to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Russell Square to Colchester is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Russell Square to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Russell Square to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £26 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Russell Square and Colchester?

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

How far is it from Russell Square to Colchester?

The distance between Russell Square and Colchester is 53 miles. The road distance is 57.3 miles.

How do I travel from Russell Square to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Russell Square to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 1m and costs £26 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Russell Square to Colchester?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Russell Square to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Russell Square to Colchester train from?

Russell Square to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from London Liverpool Street station.

Where does the Russell Square to Colchester train arrive?

Russell Square to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.

Can I drive from Russell Square to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Russell Square to Colchester is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Russell Square to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 455+ hotels available in Colchester.

Russell Square to Colchester - 3 ways to travel via train, line 351 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Russell Square to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 1m
£26–49
Drive 56.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Russell Square to Colchestercar 56.9 mi
1h 20m
£15–21
Train, line 351 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Rd to Brentwoodtrain
2. Take the bus from Brentwood station to Bus Stationbus 351
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
3h 35m
£18–36

Russell Square to Colchester by subway and train

638Weekly Services

1h 1mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 53 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Russell Square, England and Colchester, England?

Greater Anglia operates a train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 47 min.

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