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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Colchester is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Swanley and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bartholomew Way Asda and arriving at Osborne Street via Home Gardens, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Colchester via London Bridge station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Swanley to Colchester?

The distance between Swanley and Colchester is 70 miles. The road distance is 55.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Colchester without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 26m and costs £25 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Swanley to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Colchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Swanley to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Swanley to Colchester?

The best way to get from Swanley to Colchester is to bus and line 100 bus and line 300 bus which takes 5h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Swanley to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swanley to Colchester train arrive?

Swanley to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Swanley to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Colchester is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Swanley to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1026+ hotels available in Colchester.

Swanley to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and bus

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Swanley to London Bridge
2. Take the subway from London Bridge station to Stratford station
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
1h 26m
£25–64
Drive 55.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Swanley to Colchester55.5 mi
1h 1m
£14–20
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 24m
Train
1. Take the train from Swanley to London BlackfriarsSevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 1m
£27–68

Swanley to Colchester by train and subway

95Weekly Services

1h 26mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 69.5 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Bartholomew Way Asda to Osborne Street via Home Gardens, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Swanley to Colchester via London Blackfriars, Blackfriars station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 1m.

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