How to get from Colchester to Waterloo Station by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Colchester to Waterloo Station in Waterloo, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Witham (Essex) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA bus and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Billericay station to Liverpool Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Walk to Waterloo Station
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Witham (Essex)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Witham (Essex)
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Billericay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Billericay
    50 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    33 min
  • 8
    Walk to Waterloo Station
    Walk to
    Waterloo Station
    Station Approach
    1.97 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colchester to Waterloo Station

The distance between Colchester, Waterloo and Waterloo Station, Waterloo is approximately 55.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colchester to Waterloo Station by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waterloo – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, Waterloo 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

Public transport stations close to Waterloo Station, Waterloo

Waterloo Station is located at Station Approach, Waterloo and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd (A).

Tube stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo

Train stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo East

Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd (A)
  • Waterloo Station / Upper Taxi Rd (B)
  • Waterloo Station / Mepham Street

River Bus stations close to Waterloo Station:

  • London Eye Waterloo Pier
  • Festival Pier

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Waterloo Station?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Colchester and Waterloo Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Colchester to Waterloo Station?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from Witham (Essex) station near Colchester in London to Witham (Essex) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Waterloo Station station near Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

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

    The total travel time between Colchester in London and Waterloo Station in Waterloo by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Colchester to get to Waterloo Station?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the Witham (Essex) station near Colchester in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Colchester and Waterloo Station?

    Get off the train at the Waterloo Station station, which is closest to Waterloo Station in Waterloo.

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