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

By bus and train

To get from Catford to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 47 bus from Bromley Road / Lewisham Town Hall (W) station to Liverpool Street Station (F) 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 3 hr 29 min.

209min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4747
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Bromley Road / Lewisham Town Hall (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bromley Road / Lewisham Town Hall (W)
    ID W
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Shoreditch
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    65 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Wickford
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    36 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

Alternative route by bus and train via OVERGROUND, GREATER ANGLIA and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Catford to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the OVERGROUND train from Honor Oak Park 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 59 min.

179min
Walk to train station
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Honor Oak Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Honor Oak Park
    1.13 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Highbury & Islington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shoreditch High Street
    20 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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in London.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transport directions from Catford to Colchester

The distance between Catford, Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 65.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 209 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Catford 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 Catford

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

Train stations close to Catford:

  • Brockley
  • Crofton Park
  • Forest Hill

Bus stations close to Catford:

  • Catford Bridge
  • Catford Bridge Station (AA)
  • Catford & Catford Bridge Stations (R)

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via OVERGROUND, GREATER ANGLIA and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Catford to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the OVERGROUND train from Honor Oak Park 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 59 min.

179min
Walk to train station
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Honor Oak Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Honor Oak Park
    1.13 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Highbury & Islington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shoreditch High Street
    20 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 209 minutes, using Bus line 47, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Catford and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 29 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Catford to Colchester?

    The 47 bus line goes from Bromley Road / Lewisham Town Hall (W) station near Catford in London to Shoreditch station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Shoreditch station near Colchester in Colchester.

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

    The total travel time between Catford in London and Colchester in Colchester by bus and train is about 3 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the 47 bus from the Bromley Road / Lewisham Town Hall (W) stop near Catford in London.

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

    Get off the bus at the Shoreditch stop, which is closest to Colchester in Colchester.

Live arrivals, timetables, maps