The distance between Colchester and Winchester is around 197km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Colchester to Winchester by train 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 Stratford (London) and then to Winchester.
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There are several options for getting from Colchester to Winchester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 2h 10m.
The distance between Colchester and Winchester is around 197km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Colchester and Winchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Winchester is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Winchester. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stratford (London) and Waterloo station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Greater Anglia and South Western Railway run train services between Colchester and Winchester. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colchester and Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Winchester. instead which will take 2h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) and then to Winchester. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Colchester and Winchester. The distance is around 229km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 10m | £55($65) | every 30 mins | 197km (122 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £40($47) | on demand | 229km (142 miles) |
Greater Anglia
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Winchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.