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

The cheapest way to get from Wells to Colchester is to train which costs £17 - £45 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wells to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Wells and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Wells to Colchester. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Coach Stop via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Wells to Colchester?

The distance between Wells and Colchester is 188 miles. The road distance is 182.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wells to Colchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Wells to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wells to Colchester bus from?

Wells to Colchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from New Street station.

Train or bus from Wells to Colchester?

The best way to get from Wells to Colchester is to line 376 bus and bus which takes 7h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Wells to Colchester bus arrive?

Wells to Colchester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Wells to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wells to Colchester is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Wells to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Colchester.

Wells to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 376 bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Wells to Colchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Liberty to Bus Stationbus 173 / ...
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 37m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stansted Airporttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Stansted Airport
9h 15m
£17–45
Line 376 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus 374 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 200 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
7h 13m
Drive 181.1 mi
1. Drive from Wells to Colchestercar 181.1 mi
3h 52m
£45–65
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 7m
£284–542
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRS - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 26m
£71–175
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BRS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 33m
£71–226

Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 17mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wells to Colchester.

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Distance: 187.1 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from New Street to Coach Stop via Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stansted Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost £17–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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