How to travel from Swansea to Colchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Swansea and Colchester is around 395km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Swansea 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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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Colchester.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
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Drive

Drive to Colchester.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance419km (260 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Colchester

There are several options for getting from Swansea to Colchester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($115).

The distance between Swansea and Colchester is around 395km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Swansea and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swansea to Colchester is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Colchester. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea 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 4hrs.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Swansea and Colchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Swansea and Colchester. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea 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 7h 25m.

National Express run regular bus services between Swansea and Colchester. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Colchester. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Swansea and Colchester. The distance is around 419km (260 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

How do I get from Swansea to Colchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Colchester

Transport options from Swansea to Colchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
£100($115)
hourly395km (246 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
£15($18)
every 20 mins438km (272 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£73($86)
on demand419km (260 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Swansea and Colchester

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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