The distance between Glastonbury and Colchester is around 297km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Colchester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colchester → Glastonbury if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Paddington and then to Colchester.
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Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Colchester.
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Take the bus to Hammersmith Bus Station then Stansted Airport London and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
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There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Colchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Glastonbury and Colchester is around 297km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 263km (164 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Glastonbury and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Colchester is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Colchester. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington, Liverpool Street Station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Glastonbury and Colchester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Glastonbury and Colchester. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hammersmith Bus Station, Lisson Grove Old Marylebone Town Hall and Stansted Airport London. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
Berrys Coaches and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Colchester. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Colchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Glastonbury and Colchester. The distance is around 329km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 20m | £105($125) | every 4 hours | 297km (185 miles) |
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, plane and train + 1 similar | 5hrs | £770($910) | 4 times a day | 926km (576 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | £285($340) | 4 times a day | 997km (619 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | £12($14) | once daily | 335km (208 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £57($68) | on demand | 329km (204 miles) |
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South Western Railway
The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.