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

The cheapest way to get from Takeley to Colchester is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Takeley to Colchester is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Takeley and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Takeley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from The Four Ashes and arriving at Coach Stop via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Takeley to Colchester?

The distance between Takeley and Colchester is 35 miles. The road distance is 30.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Takeley to Colchester without a car is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs £12 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Takeley to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Takeley to Colchester bus from?

Takeley to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Takeley to Colchester?

The best way to get from Takeley to Colchester is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs £12 - £23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Takeley to Colchester bus arrive?

Takeley to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Stop station.

Can I drive from Takeley to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Takeley to Colchester is 31 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Takeley to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 135+ hotels available in Colchester.

Takeley to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
1h 41m
£12–23
Drive 30.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Takeley to Colchestercar 30.4 mi
39 min
£8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to London Liverpool Streettrain Stansted Express
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 55m
£37–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Takeley to Colchestertaxi 30.4 mi
39 min
£65–80
Bus via Bus Interchange
1. Take the bus from The Four Ashes to Bus Interchangebus X20
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
1h 44m

Takeley to Colchester by bus

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1h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 34.7 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop hourly. Tickets cost £9–20 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Four Ashes to Colchester via Coach Station, Stansted Airport, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 55m.

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