How to get from East Ham to Colchester by bus and train?

From East Ham to Colchester by bus and train

To get from East Ham to Colchester in London, take the 238 bus from East Ham Station (B) station to Stratford Bus Station (AP) station. Next, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 238238
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from East Ham Station (B)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East Ham Station (B)
    ID B
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 238238
    Wait for bus
    238
    Stratford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stratford Bus Station (AP)
    ID AP
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 6
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Ham to Colchester by Tube and train

To get from East Ham to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the DISTRICT Tube from East Ham station to Mile End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - CENTRAL
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from East Ham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    East Ham
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Mile End
    12 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 7
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from East Ham to Colchester

The distance between East Ham, London and Colchester, London is approximately 81.1 km, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Ham 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 East Ham

East Ham is located at East Ham, London and the nearest public transport station is East Ham Station (B).

Tube stations close to East Ham:

  • Upton Park
  • Barking
  • Plaistow

Bus stations close to East Ham:

  • East Ham Station (B)
  • East Ham Station (A)
  • Bendish Road (D)

DLR stations close to East Ham:

  • Beckton

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

Related Routes

From East Ham to Colchester by Tube and train

To get from East Ham to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 Tube lines and one train line: take the DISTRICT Tube from East Ham station to Mile End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CENTRAL Tube and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Tube - DISTRICT
Tube - CENTRAL
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from East Ham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    East Ham
  • 2
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Richmond
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Mile End
    12 min
  • 4
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    Hainault
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    3 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 7
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Ham to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 238, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Ham to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Ham to Colchester in London?

    The 238 bus line goes from East Ham Station (B) station near East Ham to Stratford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Stratford station near Colchester in London

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

    The total travel time between East Ham and Colchester in London by bus and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

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

    Get on the 238 bus from the East Ham Station (B) stop near East Ham in London.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stratford station, which is closest to Colchester in London.

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