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

The cheapest way to get from Southminster to Colchester is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southminster to Colchester is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Southminster and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southminster to Colchester. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Head Street via Lower Plume School and Tesco Store. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Southminster and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Southminster to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Southminster and arriving at Colchester via Wickford and Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Southminster to Colchester?

The distance between Southminster and Colchester is 57 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southminster to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £25 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Southminster to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southminster to Colchester bus from?

Southminster to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Southminster to Colchester train from?

Southminster to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southminster station.

Train or bus from Southminster to Colchester?

The best way to get from Southminster to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 331 bus and line 75 bus, which costs and takes 1h 53m.

Where does the Southminster to Colchester bus arrive?

Southminster to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Lower Plume School station.

Where does the Southminster to Colchester train arrive?

Southminster to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Wickford station.

Can I drive from Southminster to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southminster to Colchester is 27 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Southminster to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 619+ hotels available in Colchester.

Southminster to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 331 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Southminster to Colchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southminster to Wickfordtrain Southminster - Wickford / ...
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 44m
£25–50
Drive 27.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southminster to Colchestercar 27.3 mi
44 min
£7–10
Line 331 bus, line 75 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Lower Plume Schoolbus 31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tesco Store to Head Streetbus 75
1h 53m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southminster to Colchestertaxi 27.3 mi
44 min
£55–70
Bus, line 75 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Tesco Storebus D2
2. Take the bus from Tesco Store to Osborne Streetbus 75
2h 11m

Southminster to Colchester by train

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Distance: 56.5 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

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

You can take a train from Southminster to Colchester via Wickford and Shenfield in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Head Street via Lower Plume School and Tesco Store in around 1h 53m.

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