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

From Upminster to Colchester by bus and train

To get from Upminster to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 346 bus from Upminster (A) station to Harold Wood Station (B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ELIZABETH train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Shenfield station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 346346
Train - ELIZABETH
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Upminster (A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Upminster (A)
    ID A
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 346346
    Wait for bus
    346
    Harold Hill, Dagnam Park Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harold Wood Station (B)
    ID B
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Harold Wood
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ELIZABETH
    Wait for train
    ELIZABETH
    Shenfield
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Upminster to Colchester by Tube and train

To get from Upminster to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the C2C train from Upminster station to West Ham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE 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 11 min.

71min
Train - C2C
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Upminster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Upminster
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Ham
    12 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    2 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 Upminster to Colchester

The distance between Upminster, London and Colchester, London is approximately 64.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Upminster 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 Upminster

Upminster is located at Upminster, London and the nearest public transport station is Upminster Station Forecourt (E).

Tube stations close to Upminster:

  • Upminster Bridge
  • Hornchurch
  • Elm Park

Train stations close to Upminster:

  • Emerson Park

Bus stations close to Upminster:

  • Upminster Station Forecourt (E)
  • Upminster (U)
  • Upminster (A)

Public transport stations close to Colchester, London

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

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester
  • Oaks Place, Colchester
  • Rectory Close, Colchester

Related Routes

From Upminster to Colchester by Tube and train

To get from Upminster to Colchester in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the C2C train from Upminster station to West Ham station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the JUBILEE 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 11 min.

71min
Train - C2C
Tube - JUBILEE
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Upminster

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Upminster
  • 2
    Train - C2C
    Wait for train
    C2C
    London Fenchurch Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Ham
    12 min
  • 4
    Tube - JUBILEE
    Wait for Tube
    JUBILEE
    Stratford
  • 5
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    2 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 Upminster to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 346, Bus line ELIZABETH, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line C2C, Bus line JUBILEE, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct bus between Upminster and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Upminster to Colchester?

    The 346 bus line goes from Upminster (A) station near Upminster in Upminster to Harold Hill, Dagnam Park Square station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Harold Hill, Dagnam Park Square station near Colchester in London.

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

    The total travel time between Upminster in Upminster and Colchester in London by bus and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Upminster to get to Colchester?

    Get on the 346 bus from the Upminster (A) stop near Upminster in Upminster.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Upminster and Colchester?

    Get off the bus at the Harold Hill, Dagnam Park Square station, which is closest to Colchester in London.