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4.6Travel optionsfrom Canterbury to Colchester
How to get from Canterbury to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 AM7h10Canterbury1:40 PMColchester€441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:30 AM7h10Canterbury1:40 PMColchester€441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:45 PM7h05Canterbury9:50 PMColchester€611One-way0 transfers
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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €74. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €74, and a train costs an average of €74.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€74 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Colchester:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Colchester costing on average €74.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Colchester:
A bus is €25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Colchester costing on average €74.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, University Of Kent and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Colchester by train.
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