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

From Sevenoaks to Colchester by bus and train

To get from Sevenoaks to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Sevenoaks station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 388 bus and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 388388
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Sevenoaks
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sevenoaks
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Bus Station (A)
    ID A
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 388388
    Wait for bus
    388
    Stratford City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Sevenoaks to Colchester by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, 47 and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Sevenoaks to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Sevenoaks station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 4747
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Sevenoaks
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sevenoaks
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Station (S)
    ID S
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Shoreditch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Sevenoaks to Colchester
The distance between Sevenoaks, London and Colchester, London is approximately 72.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks

Sevenoaks is located at Sevenoaks, London and the nearest public transport station is Sevenoaks Railway Station, Sevenoaks.

Bus stations close to Sevenoaks:

  • Sevenoaks Railway Station, Sevenoaks
  • The Granville School, Sevenoaks
  • Medical Centre, Sevenoaks
Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

Colchester is located at Colchester, London 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
  • Groves Close, Colchester
  • Bruff Close, Colchester
Related Routes

Alternative route from Sevenoaks to Colchester by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, 47 and GREATER ANGLIA

To get from Sevenoaks to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Sevenoaks station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 4747
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Sevenoaks
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Sevenoaks
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Cannon Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    London Bridge Station (S)
    ID S
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Shoreditch
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Liverpool Street Station (F)
    ID F
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Liverpool Street
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 9
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 388, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 47, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Sevenoaks and Colchester in London?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Sevenoaks to Colchester in London?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from London Charing Cross station near Sevenoaks to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Bridge station near Colchester in London

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

    The total travel time between Sevenoaks and Colchester in London by train and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Sevenoaks to get to Colchester in London?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the London Charing Cross station near Sevenoaks in London.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Sevenoaks and Colchester in London?

    Get off the train at the London Bridge station, which is closest to Colchester in London.

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