The distance between Bath and Colchester is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bath to Colchester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Colchester.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
There are several options for getting from Bath to Colchester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £69 ($82).
The distance between Bath and Colchester is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Bath and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bath to Colchester is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £69 ($82).
The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bath and Colchester. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bath to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Bath and Colchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bath and Colchester. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bath to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bath and Colchester. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Colchester. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Colchester is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Colchester. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bath and Colchester. The distance is around 299km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £69 ($82).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 40m | £69($82) | hourly | 261km (162 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | £14($16) | every 20 mins | 304km (189 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £52($62) | on demand | 299km (186 miles) |
Greater Anglia
The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.