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How to get from Amersham to Colchester by Tube and bus?

By Tube and bus

To get from Amersham to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line and 2 bus lines: take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Chalfont & Latimer station to Finchley Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A5 bus and finally take the 250 bus from Coach Station, Stansted Airport station to Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 53 min.

233min
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Bus - A5A5
Bus - 250250
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Chalfont & Latimer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Amersham
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Finchley Road
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Finchley Road Station, Finchley Road
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - A5A5
    Wait for bus
    A5
    Stansted Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Ipswich
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    60 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    1.18 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by Tube and bus via METROPOLITAN, 724 and 250

To get from Amersham to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line and 2 bus lines: take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Chalfont & Latimer station to Rickmansworth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 724 bus and finally take the 250 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Airport station to Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Bus - 724724
Bus - 250250
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Chalfont & Latimer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Amersham
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Rickmansworth
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rickmansworth Railway Station (A)
    ID A
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 724724
    Wait for bus
    724
    Heathrow Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Airport
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Ipswich
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    155 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    1.18 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Amersham to Colchester

The distance between Amersham, London and Colchester, London is approximately 79.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 233 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amersham to Colchester by Tube and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Amersham

Amersham is located at Amersham, London and the nearest public transport station is Chalfont Avenue, Little Chalfont.

Train stations close to Amersham:

  • Chorleywood

Bus stations close to Amersham:

  • Chalfont Avenue, Little Chalfont
  • Chalfont & Latimer Station, Little Chalfont
  • Elizabeth Avenue, Little Chalfont

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

Colchester is located at Colchester, London and the nearest public transport station is Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester

Alternative route by Tube and bus via METROPOLITAN, 724 and 250

To get from Amersham to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take one Tube line and 2 bus lines: take the METROPOLITAN Tube from Chalfont & Latimer station to Rickmansworth station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 724 bus and finally take the 250 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Airport station to Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Tube - METROPOLITAN
Bus - 724724
Bus - 250250
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Chalfont & Latimer

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Amersham
  • 2
    Tube - METROPOLITAN
    Wait for Tube
    METROPOLITAN
    Aldgate
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Rickmansworth
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rickmansworth Railway Station (A)
    ID A
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 724724
    Wait for bus
    724
    Heathrow Airport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Airport
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Ipswich
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    155 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    1.18 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Amersham to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 233 minutes, using Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line A5, Bus line 250.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Amersham to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 277 minutes, using Bus line METROPOLITAN, Bus line 724, Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Amersham and Colchester in London?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 53 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Amersham to Colchester in London?

    The METROPOLITAN Tube line goes from Aldgate station near Amersham to Finchley Road station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Finchley Road station near Colchester in London

  • How long does it take to travel from Amersham to Colchester in London by Tube and bus?

    The total travel time between Amersham and Colchester in London by Tube and bus is about 3 hr 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Amersham to get to Colchester in London?

    Get on the METROPOLITAN Tube from the Aldgate station near Amersham in London.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Amersham and Colchester in London?

    Get off the Tube at the Finchley Road stop, which is closest to Colchester in London.

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