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

Darenth to Colchester map

From Darenth to Colchester by bus and train

To get from Darenth to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the C3 bus from Watchgate, Darenth station to Railway Station, Longfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 482 bus from Victoria Coach Station, Belgravia station to Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 35 min.

275min
Walk to bus station
Bus - C3C3
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 482482
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Watchgate, Darenth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watchgate, Darenth
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - C3C3
    Wait for bus
    C3
    Bluewater
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Longfield
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Longfield
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Coach Station, Belgravia
    430 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 482482
    Wait for bus
    482
    Ipswich
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    185 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    1.89 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Darenth to Colchester by bus and train via C1, SOUTHEASTERN and 482

To get from Darenth to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the C1 bus from Watchgate, Darenth station to Railway Station, Longfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 482 bus from Victoria Coach Station, Belgravia station to Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 3 min.

423min
Bus - C1C1
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 482482
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Watchgate, Darenth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Darenth
  • 2
    Bus - C1C1
    Wait for bus
    C1
    Longfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Longfield
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Longfield
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Coach Station, Belgravia
    430 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 482482
    Wait for bus
    482
    Ipswich
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    185 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    1.89 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Darenth to Colchester

The distance between Darenth, London and Colchester, London is approximately 148.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 275 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Darenth 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 Darenth

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

Bus stations close to Darenth:

  • Watchgate, Darenth
  • Hill Rise, Darenth
  • Gore Cottages, Darenth

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

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

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Bruff Close, Colchester
  • Groves Close, Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

Darenth to Colchester map

Alternative route from Darenth to Colchester by bus and train via C1, SOUTHEASTERN and 482

To get from Darenth to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the C1 bus from Watchgate, Darenth station to Railway Station, Longfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 482 bus from Victoria Coach Station, Belgravia station to Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 7 hr 3 min.

423min
Bus - C1C1
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 482482
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Watchgate, Darenth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Darenth
  • 2
    Bus - C1C1
    Wait for bus
    C1
    Longfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Longfield
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Longfield
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Victoria
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Coach Station, Belgravia
    430 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 482482
    Wait for bus
    482
    Ipswich
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Stop, Colchester City Centre
    185 min
  • 10
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    1.89 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 275 minutes, using Bus line C3, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 482.

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

    The alternative route takes 423 minutes, using Bus line C1, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 482.

  • Is there a direct bus between Darenth and Colchester in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Darenth to Colchester in London?

    The C3 bus line goes from Watchgate, Darenth station near Darenth to Bluewater station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bluewater station near Colchester in London

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

    The total travel time between Darenth and Colchester in London by bus and train is about 4 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Darenth to get to Colchester in London?

    Get on the C3 bus from the Watchgate, Darenth stop near Darenth in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Darenth and Colchester in London?

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

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