How to travel from Worcester to Colchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Colchester is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Worcester 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 ColchesterWorcester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Colchester.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Colchester.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance294km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Colchester

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Colchester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).

The distance between Worcester and Colchester is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Worcester and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to Colchester is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £51 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Colchester. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester 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 3h 25m.

Great Western Railway and Greater Anglia run train services between Worcester and Colchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Worcester and Colchester. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Worcester to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Worcester and Colchester. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Colchester. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Worcester and Colchester. The distance is around 294km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).

How do I get from Worcester to Colchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Colchester

Transport options from Worcester to Colchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
£74($87)
hourly282km (175 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
£14($16)
once daily334km (208 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£51($60)
on demand294km (182 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