HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Bristol to Colchester

by Plane, Train, Bus, Route or Car

Bristol
→
+0 →
Colchester
Transport search to Colchester
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
Great Britain Bristol Colchester
Bristol
→
+0 →
Colchester
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
3 h 11 min
308 km.
from $16
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Bristol, Great Britain → Colchester, Great Britain

All
04 Apr 2026
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
All days
05 Apr, Sun
06 Apr, Mon
07 Apr, Tue
08 Apr, Wed
09 Apr, Thu

Five ways to Travel from Bristol to Colchester

Composite routes from Bristol to Colchester

Cheapest
3 h 11 min
Car
308 km.
from $16
Other
3 h 30 min
Bus
339 km.
from €52.26
2 h 56 min
246 km.
from $135.91
6 h 5 min
Plane, Train
246 km.
from $207.65

Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$544.28

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$392.39

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$392.39

Aurigny

Website:
aurigny.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$164.55–$379.73

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stansted
Ave. Duration:
5h 16m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$151.89–$481.00

Greater Anglia

Email:
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Colchester is to drive which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 3h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Colchester is to train via London which takes 2h 56m and costs $92.39 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Colchester via Paddington station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Bristol to Colchester?

The distance between Bristol and Colchester is 279 km. The road distance is 307.9 km.

How do I travel from Bristol to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 56m and costs $92.39 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Colchester?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Bristol to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Colchester train from?

Bristol to Colchester train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Where does the Bristol to Colchester train arrive?

Bristol to Colchester train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Colchester is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Bristol to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Colchester?

Book your Bristol to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 825+ hotels available in Colchester. Prices start at $40.99 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search