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

The cheapest way to get from Wanstead to Colchester is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Wanstead to Colchester is to train which takes 55 min and costs £16 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Wanstead and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Wanstead to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Wanstead High St /Wanstead Stn and arriving at Osborne Street via Romford Station, High Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Wanstead and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Wanstead station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Wanstead Station and arriving at Colchester via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Wanstead to Colchester?

The distance between Wanstead and Colchester is 51 miles. The road distance is 48.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wanstead to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £16 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 55 min to get from Wanstead to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wanstead to Colchester bus from?

Wanstead to Colchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wanstead High St /Wanstead Stn station.

Where do I catch the Wanstead to Colchester train from?

Wanstead to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stratford (London) station.

Train or bus from Wanstead to Colchester?

The best way to get from Wanstead to Colchester is to train which takes 55 min and costs £16 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 66 bus and line 498 bus and line 351 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Wanstead to Colchester bus arrive?

Wanstead to Colchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Romford Station.

Where does the Wanstead to Colchester train arrive?

Wanstead to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.

Can I drive from Wanstead to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wanstead to Colchester is 49 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Wanstead to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 409+ hotels available in Colchester.

Wanstead to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 66 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
55 min
£16–43
Drive 48.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wanstead to Colchestercar 48.3 mi
57 min
£12–17
Line 66 bus, line 498 bus, line 351 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Wanstead High St /Wanstead Stn to Romford Stationbus 66
2. Take the bus from Romford Station to High Streetbus 498
3. Take the bus from High Street to Bus Stationbus 351
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus 371 / ...
3h 50m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wanstead to Colchestertaxi 48.3 mi
57 min
£600–750

Wanstead to Colchester by subway and train

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Distance: 50.7 mi
Duration: 55 min

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

Greater Anglia operates a train from Stratford (London) to Colchester every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £14–40 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wanstead High St /Wanstead Stn to Osborne Street via Romford Station, High Street, and Bus Station in around 3h 50m.

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