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

The cheapest way to get from Strood to Colchester is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Strood to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Strood and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Strood to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Elaine Avenue and arriving at Osborne Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Strood and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Strood to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Strood and arriving at Colchester via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Strood to Colchester?

The distance between Strood and Colchester is 75 miles. The road distance is 62 miles.

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

The best way to get from Strood to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £22 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Strood to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Strood to Colchester bus from?

Strood to Colchester bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Strood to Colchester train from?

Strood to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.

Train or bus from Strood to Colchester?

The best way to get from Strood to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £22 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus and line 300 bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Strood to Colchester bus arrive?

Strood to Colchester bus services, operated by Ensign Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Strood to Colchester train arrive?

Strood to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Strood to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Strood to Colchester is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Strood to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Strood to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 100 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Strood to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Strood to Stratford InternationalFaversham - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 20m
£23–72
Drive 61.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Strood to Colchester61.6 mi
1h 8m
£15–22
Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationx80
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station300 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Street371 / ...
5h 23m
Train via Greenwich
1. Take the train from Rochester to Woolwich ArsenalRainham / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 31m
£24–82

Strood to Colchester by train

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Strood to Colchester.

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Distance: 74.2 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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

You can take a train from Strood to Colchester via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elaine Avenue to Osborne Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 23m.

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