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

By bus and train

To get from East Croydon to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the OVERGROUND train from West Croydon 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 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Walk to train station
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from West Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Croydon
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    Highbury & Islington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shoreditch High Street
    38 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
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Public transport directions from East Croydon to Colchester

The distance between East Croydon, London and Colchester, London is approximately 69.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Croydon 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 Croydon

East Croydon is located at East Croydon, London and the nearest public transport station is East Croydon Bus Station (E1).

Bus stations close to East Croydon:

  • East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E3)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E2)

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

Colchester is located at Colchester, London 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
  • Railway Station Layby, Colchester

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between East Croydon and Colchester?

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

  • Which train line goes from East Croydon to Colchester?

    The OVERGROUND train line goes from West Croydon station near East Croydon in Croydon to Highbury & Islington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Colchester station near Colchester in London.

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

    The total travel time between East Croydon in Croydon and Colchester in London by train and bus is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near East Croydon to get to Colchester?

    Get on the OVERGROUND train from the West Croydon station near East Croydon in Croydon.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between East Croydon and Colchester?

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

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