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

From East Croydon to Colchester by Tube and train

To get from East Croydon to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to London Bridge station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE Tube and finally take the WEAVER LINE train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is £16.00.

98min£16.00
Train - THAMESLINK
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - WEAVER LINE
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    London Bridge
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Colchester Town
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Croydon to Colchester by train

To get from East Croydon to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the WEAVER LINE train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is £15.40.

85min£15.40
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - WEAVER LINE
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    2 min
  • 7
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Norwich
  • 8
    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 East Croydon to Colchester

The distance between East Croydon, Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 103.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Croydon to Colchester by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to East Croydon

East Croydon is located at East Croydon, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is East Croydon Tram Stop.

Train stations close to East Croydon:

  • West Croydon

Bus stations close to East Croydon:

  • East Croydon Bus Station (E1)
  • Addiscombe Road (E5)
  • East Croydon Bus Station (E2)

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester
  • Colchester
  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

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From East Croydon to Colchester by train

To get from East Croydon to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the THAMESLINK train from East Croydon station to Farringdon station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the WEAVER LINE train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is £15.40.

85min£15.40
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - WEAVER LINE
Leaves from East Croydon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    East Croydon
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Farringdon
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Farringdon
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Abbey Wood
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    2 min
  • 7
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    Norwich
  • 8
    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 East Croydon to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Train line THAMESLINK, Tube line JUBILEE, Train line WEAVER LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Train line THAMESLINK, Train line ELIZABETH, Train line WEAVER LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from East Croydon to Colchester?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Cambridge station near East Croydon in Croydon to London Bridge station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till London Bridge station near Colchester in Colchester.

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

    The total travel time between East Croydon in Croydon and Colchester in Colchester by train and Tube is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Cambridge 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 London Bridge station, which is closest to Colchester in Colchester.

  • How much is the total train and Tube fare from East Croydon to Colchester?

    The ride from East Croydon to Colchester costs £16.00.

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