How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Colchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester is around 250km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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.

👋 Also check out ColchesterStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Marylebone and then to Colchester.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Sainsbury's then Stansted Airport London and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Colchester.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance250km (156 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Colchester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester is around 250km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (113 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Colchester is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leamington Spa, London Marylebone, Baker Street station and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Chiltern Railways and Greater Anglia run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sainsbury's and Stansted Airport London. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Stagecoach Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to London Marylebone and then to Colchester. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester. The distance is around 250km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Colchester

Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Colchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
£57($67)
every 4 hours255km (159 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
£19($22)
4 times a day285km (177 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£44($52)
on demand250km (156 miles)

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Airports near Colchester

The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Colchester
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Colchester
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Colchester