The distance between Saint Albans and Colchester is around 112km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Saint Albans to Colchester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colchester → Saint Albans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Farringdon and then to Colchester.
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There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Colchester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).
The distance between Saint Albans and Colchester is around 112km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Saint Albans and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Colchester is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Colchester. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 15 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Farringdon and Liverpool Street station. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.
Thameslink and Greater Anglia run train services between Saint Albans and Colchester. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Saint Albans and Colchester. We recommend that you drive to Colchester. instead which will take 1h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon and then to Colchester. instead which will take 1h 45m.
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 Saint Albans and Colchester. The distance is around 112km (70 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £37 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 45m | £37($44) | every 15 mins | 118km (73 miles) |
Drive | 1h 10m | £19($23) | on demand | 112km (70 miles) |
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The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.