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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Colchester is to drive which costs £14 - £22 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £14 - £22.

How far is it from Stansted to Colchester?

The distance between Stansted and Colchester is 74 miles. The road distance is 61.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Colchester without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 36m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Stansted to Colchester, including transfers.

Can I drive from Stansted to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Colchester is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Stansted to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Colchester.

Stansted to Colchester - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, car

There are 3 ways to get from Stansted to Colchester by taxi, train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Stansted to Ebbsfleet Internationaltaxi
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
1h 36m
£53–89
Drive 61 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted to Colchestercar 61 mi
1h 9m
£15–22
Line 223 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h 18m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stansted to Colchester.

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Distance: 73.6 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Stansted to Colchester. However, you can take the taxi to Ebbsfleet International, take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to Stratford DLR Station, walk to Stratford (London), then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can drive from Stansted to Colchester in around 1h 9m.

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