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

The cheapest way to get from Welling to Colchester is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welling to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Welling and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Welling to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd and arriving at Coach Stop via North Greenwich Station, Stratford City Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Welling and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Welling to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Welling and arriving at Colchester via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Welling to Colchester?

The distance between Welling and Colchester is 57 miles. The road distance is 55.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welling to Colchester without a car is to line 96 bus and train which takes 1h 34m and costs £19 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Welling to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welling to Colchester bus from?

Welling to Colchester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd station.

Where do I catch the Welling to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Welling to Colchester?

The best way to get from Welling to Colchester is to line 486 bus and bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £22 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £60 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Welling to Colchester bus arrive?

Welling to Colchester bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at North Greenwich Station.

Where does the Welling to Colchester train arrive?

Welling to Colchester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Cannon Street station.

Can I drive from Welling to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Welling to Colchester is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Welling to Colchester.

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

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Welling to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 96 bus

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

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Line 96 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Upper Wickham Lane /Coton Road to Woolwich Arsenal Stationbus 96
2. Take the train from Woolwich Arsenal DLR Station to Stratford DLR Stationtrain Dlr
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
1h 34m
£19–47
Drive 55.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welling to Colchestercar 55.5 mi
1h 5m
£14–20
Line 486 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd to North Greenwich Stationbus 486
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Coach Stationbus A9
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
3h 46m
£23–122
Train
1. Take the train from Welling to London Cannon Streettrain Barnehurst - London Cannon Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 4m
£23–57

Welling to Colchester by bus and train

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1h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.3 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Bellegrove Rd / Churchfield Rd to Coach Stop via North Greenwich Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Welling to Colchester via London Cannon Street and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 4m.

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