How to Travel from

Southend-on-Sea to Colchester

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Southend-on-Sea, Great Britain → Colchester, Great Britain

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Route Navigator Southend-on-Sea - Colchester

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Continue onto Chichester Road

Chichester Road, 400 м

400 м

Turn left onto Queensway

Queensway, 237 м

237 м

Turn right onto Victoria Avenue

Victoria Avenue, 2 km 851 м

2 km 851 м

At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Prince Avenue

Prince Avenue, 2 km 550 м

2 km 550 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nestuda Way

Nestuda Way, 236 м

236 м

Train operators

Greater Anglia

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greateranglia.co.uk/

Train from Southend Victoria to Shenfield

Ave. Duration:

34 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$16.46–$22.78

Train from Shenfield to Colchester

Ave. Duration:

32 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.76–$16.46

Train from Chelmsford to Colchester

Ave. Duration:

21 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$16.46–$24.05

Bus operators

First Essex

Phone:

+44 345 646 0707

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

firstbus.co.uk/essex

Bus from Travel Centre to Bus

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Bus from Bus Station to High

Ave. Duration:

1h 30m

Frequency:

Hourly

What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester is to drive which costs $13.04 - $20.65 and takes 48 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester is to drive which takes 48 min and costs $13.04 - $20.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at High Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Colchester via Shenfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Colchester is 84 km. The road distance is 68.3 km.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 .

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Colchester bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Colchester train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs $22.83 - $33.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Colchester bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Colchester train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Shenfield station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Colchester is 68 km. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

Book your Southend-on-Sea 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.

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North Hill Hotel

51 North Hill, Colchester

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Dragonfly Hotel Colchester

A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester

Fine

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Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wivenhoe Park, Park Road, Colchester

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Colchester Zoo

Colchester Zoo is a zoological garden situated near Colchester, England. The zoo opened in 1963 and celebrated its 60th anniversary on 2 June 2023. The zoo is home to many rare and endangered species, including big cats, primates and birds as well as many invertebrates and fish species.

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle is a Norman castle in Colchester, Essex, England, dating from the second half of the eleventh century. The keep of the castle is mostly intact and is the largest example of its kind anywhere in Europe, due to it being built on the foundations of the Roman Temple of Claudius. The castle endured a three-month siege in 1216, but had fallen into disrepair by the seventeenth century when the curtain walls and some of the keep's upper parts were demolished; its original height is debated. The remaining structure was used as a prison and was partially restored as a large garden pavilion, but was purchased by Colchester Borough Council in 1922. The castle has, since 1860, housed Colchester Museum, which has an important collection of Roman exhibits. It is a scheduled monument and a Grade I listed building.

Mercury Theatre

The Mercury Theatre is a theatre in Colchester, producing highly regarded original work under the title "Mercury Productions" and also receiving touring shows. The theatre has two auditoria, and is led by Steve Mannix (Executive Director & CEO). The theatre also contains The Digby Gallery, which showcases local art.

Colchester

Colchester is a city in Essex, England. It is the third-largest settlement in the county, with a population of 130,245 at the 2021 Census. The demonym is Colcestrian. Colchester occupies the site of Camulodunum, the first major city in Roman Britain and its first capital. Colchester therefore claims to be Britain's first city. It has been an important military base since the Roman era, with Colchester Garrison currently housing the 16th Air Assault Brigade.

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Southend-On-Sea to Colchester

Composite routes from Southend-On-Sea to Colchester

Route Navigator Southend-on-Sea - Colchester

Transport providers

Train operators

Greater Anglia

Bus operators

First Essex

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Colchester?

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Colchester?

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester without a car?

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Colchester bus from?

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Colchester train from?

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Colchester bus arrive?

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Colchester train arrive?

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

How do I get a train ticket from Southend-on-Sea to Colchester?

Where can I stay near Colchester?