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

The cheapest way to get from Tonbridge to Colchester is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tonbridge to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Tonbridge and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Tonbridge to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Springwell Road and arriving at Coach Stop via Aldgate East, Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Tonbridge and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Tonbridge to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Tonbridge and arriving at Colchester via London Bridge station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Tonbridge to Colchester?

The distance between Tonbridge and Colchester is 83 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tonbridge to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £24 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Tonbridge to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tonbridge to Colchester bus from?

Tonbridge to Colchester bus services, operated by Centaur Coaches, depart from Springwell Road station.

Where do I catch the Tonbridge to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Tonbridge to Colchester?

The best way to get from Tonbridge to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £24 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Tonbridge to Colchester bus arrive?

Tonbridge to Colchester bus services, operated by Centaur Coaches, arrive at Leman Street station.

Where does the Tonbridge to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tonbridge to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Tonbridge to Colchester is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Tonbridge to Colchester.

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

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Tonbridge to Colchester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tonbridge to London Bridgetrain Tunbridge Wells - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 43m
£24–87
Drive 71.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tonbridge to Colchestercar 71.4 mi
1h 20m
£18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springwell Road to Leman Streetbus 788 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road to Coach Stationbus A8
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
4h 17m

Tonbridge to Colchester by train and subway

516Weekly Services

1h 43mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 82.7 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Tonbridge to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springwell Road to Coach Stop via Leman Street, Aldgate East, Shoreditch High St / Bethnal Green Road, and Coach Station in around 4h 17m.

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