How to get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus and train?

From Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus and train

To get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Braintree Freeport station to Witham (Essex) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 52 bus from Groves Close, Colchester station to Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Braintree Freeport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

70min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 5252
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Braintree Freeport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Braintree Freeport
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Witham (Essex)
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Ipswich
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves Close, Colchester
    ID B
    240 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Stanway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ac
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    Osborne Street
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus

To get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester in Colchester, take the 38 bus from Freeport Railway Station, Braintree station to Newland Street, Witham Town Centre station. Next, take the 371 bus from Newland Street, Witham Town Centre station to Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Braintree Freeport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 371371
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Freeport Railway Station, Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Freeport Railway Station, Braintree
    ID 1
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Witham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newland Street, Witham Town Centre
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newland Street, Witham Town Centre
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Colchester City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ac
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    Osborne Street
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Braintree Freeport to Colchester

The distance between Braintree Freeport and Colchester is approximately 32.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Braintree Freeport to Colchester

To check the bus and train schedule from Braintree Freeport to Colchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Braintree Freeport) and destination (Colchester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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From Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus

To get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester in Colchester, take the 38 bus from Freeport Railway Station, Braintree station to Newland Street, Witham Town Centre station. Next, take the 371 bus from Newland Street, Witham Town Centre station to Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Braintree Freeport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

99min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3838
Bus - 371371
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Freeport Railway Station, Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Freeport Railway Station, Braintree
    ID 1
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Witham
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newland Street, Witham Town Centre
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newland Street, Witham Town Centre
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Colchester City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ac
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    Osborne Street
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 52.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 38, Bus line 371.

  • Is there a direct train between Braintree Freeport and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Braintree Freeport to Colchester?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from London Liverpool Street station near Braintree Freeport in Braintree to Witham (Essex) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Witham (Essex) station near Colchester.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree Freeport and Colchester by train and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Braintree Freeport to get to Colchester?

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the London Liverpool Street station near Braintree Freeport in Braintree.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Braintree Freeport and Colchester?

    Get off the train at the Witham (Essex) stop, which is closest to Colchester.

  • When is the last bus from Braintree Freeport to Colchester?

    The last bus from Braintree Freeport in Braintree to Colchester in Colchester is the COLCHESTER - STANSTED AIRPORT line. It leaves the Albert Road, Braintree stop at 03:27.

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