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

The cheapest way to get from Surrey to Colchester is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Surrey to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Surrey and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Surrey to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Box Hill & Westhumble and arriving at Colchester via Waterloo station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Surrey to Colchester?

The distance between Surrey and Colchester is 78 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Surrey to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 1m and costs £23 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Surrey to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surrey to Colchester train from?

Surrey to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Box Hill & Westhumble station.

Where does the Surrey to Colchester train arrive?

Surrey to Colchester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Surrey to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Surrey to Colchester is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Surrey to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Colchester.

Surrey to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 465 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Box Hill & Westhumble to London Waterlootrain Dorking - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 1m
£23–61
Drive 86.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Surrey to Colchestercar 86.4 mi
1h 37m
£22–31
Line 465 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Westhumble Street to Cromwell Road Bus Stationbus 465
2. Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Brentwoodtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
6h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Box Hill & Westhumble to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
2h 54m
£25–57

Surrey to Colchester by train and subway

128Weekly Services

2h 1mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Surrey to Colchester.

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Distance: 77.2 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Box Hill & Westhumble to Colchester via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 1m.

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