How to travel from Canterbury to Colchester

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Travel Information from Canterbury to Colchester

Distance42 miles (68 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$45 - $81
Cheapest modeBus • $45 (€41) • 6 h 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • $81 (€73) • 1 h 53 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Southeastern

Take a train or bus to travel 42 miles (68 km) from Canterbury to Colchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Southeastern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Canterbury to Colchester.

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from Canterbury to Colchester

How to get from Canterbury to Colchester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Canterbury to Colchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Southeastern
04:20AM2h10
Canterbury
06:30AMColchester
$941One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Southeastern
04:20AM2h10
Canterbury
06:30AMColchester
$941One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Southeastern
04:20AM2h10
Canterbury
06:30AMColchester
$941One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Canterbury to Colchester

Travel to Colchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Canterbury to Colchester.

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There are 2 options to travel to Colchester from Canterbury including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Colchester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $45 (€41) compared to other travel options to Colchester:

Taking a bus costs $36 (€33) less than taking a train, which costs on average $81 (€73) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Colchester from Canterbury is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 53 min.

Other travel options to Colchester take longer:

Bus takes 6 h 25 min on average.

The distance from Canterbury to Colchester is approximately 42 miles (68 km).

The average frequency per day from Canterbury to Colchester is:

  • 12 buses per day.
  • 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Canterbury to Colchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Canterbury to Colchester:

    The following travel companies offer services from Canterbury to Colchester:

    • Travel with National Express for buses to Colchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Canterbury to Colchester tickets on Omio for $45 (€41).
    • Southeastern can take you to Colchester by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Southeastern from Canterbury to Colchester for $81 (€73).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Canterbury to Colchester with the following travel companies:

    • Direct services by bus with.
    • Direct services by train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Colchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Colchester from Canterbury.

    Looking to extend your trip from Canterbury to Colchester? Many Omio customers who go from Canterbury to Colchester usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Stansted Mountfitchet, London Liverpool Street, Manchester or Norwich. If you're looking to explore London, Stansted Mountfitchet, London Liverpool Street, Manchester or Norwich from Colchester, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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