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

From Barking to Colchester by bus and train

To get from Barking to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Barking Station Barking (K) station to Romford Station (Z) 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 14 min.

134min
Bus - 55
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Barking Station Barking (K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Barking
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Romford Market
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Romford Station (Z)
    ID Z
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Romford
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    17 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

From Barking to Colchester by Tube, bus and train

To get from Barking to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take one Tube line, one train line and one bus line: take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from Barking station to Liverpool Street Underground 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 36 min.

156min
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Barking

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Barking
  • 2
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    39 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 Barking to Colchester

The distance between Barking, Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 50.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Barking to Colchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Barking

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

Tube stations close to Barking:

  • Barking
  • Upney
  • East Ham

Train stations close to Barking:

  • Manor Park
  • Ilford

Bus stations close to Barking:

  • Barking Station (H)
  • Barking Station Barking (K)
  • Barking Station (N)

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station Layby, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Railway Station Layby, Colchester
  • Bruff Close, Colchester
  • Petrolea Close, Colchester

From Barking to Colchester by Tube, bus and train

To get from Barking to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take one Tube line, one train line and one bus line: take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from Barking station to Liverpool Street Underground 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 36 min.

156min
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Barking

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Barking
  • 2
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Hammersmith
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Liverpool Street Underground
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Southend Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    39 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    The alternative route takes 156 minutes, using Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Barking and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Barking to Colchester?

    The 5 bus line goes from Romford Market station near Barking in London to Romford Station (Z) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Romford Station (Z) station near Colchester in Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Barking to Colchester by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Barking in London and Colchester in Colchester by bus and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Barking to get to Colchester?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Romford Market stop near Barking in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Barking and Colchester?

    Get off the bus at the Romford Station (Z) stop, which is closest to Colchester in Colchester.

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