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How to get from Anerley to Colchester by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Anerley to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the OVERGROUND train from Anerley station to Shoreditch High Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA bus from Billericay station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Anerley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Anerley
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Highbury & Islington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shoreditch High Street
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    38 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Colchester
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Colchester
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester
    69 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Anerley to Colchester

The distance between Anerley, London and Colchester, London is approximately 66.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Anerley to Colchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Anerley

Anerley is located at Anerley, London and the nearest public transport station is Anerley Station (G).

Train stations close to Anerley:

  • Penge West
  • Crystal Palace
  • Birkbeck

Bus stations close to Anerley:

  • Anerley Station (G)
  • Anerley Station (F)
  • Jasmine Grove (E)

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Anerley and Colchester in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Anerley to Colchester in London?

    The OVERGROUND train line goes from Highbury & Islington station near Anerley to Shoreditch High Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Shoreditch High Street station near Colchester in London

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

    The total travel time between Anerley and Colchester in London by train and bus is about 2 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Anerley to get to Colchester in London?

    Get on the OVERGROUND train from the Highbury & Islington station near Anerley in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Anerley and Colchester in London?

    Get off the train at the Shoreditch High Street stop, which is closest to Colchester in London.

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