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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 in 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 371 bus from Railway Station, Marks Tey station to Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 371371
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
    Witham (Essex)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Witham (Essex)
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Marks Tey
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Marks Tey
    90 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Colchester City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ac
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, GREATER ANGLIA and 74

To get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester in 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 74 bus from Hythe Railway Station, the Hythe station to Stanwell Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 7474
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
    Witham (Essex)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Witham (Essex)
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hythe (Essex)
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hythe Railway Station, the Hythe
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Colchester City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Stanwell Street, Colchester City Centre
    Ride to bus station
    Stanwell Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Bb
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Braintree Freeport to Colchester

The distance between Braintree Freeport, Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 31.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 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.

Public transport stations close to Braintree Freeport

Braintree Freeport is located at Braintree Freeport, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Freeport Railway Station, Braintree.

Train stations close to Braintree Freeport:

  • Braintree
  • Cressing
  • White Notley

Bus stations close to Braintree Freeport:

  • Freeport Railway Station, Braintree
  • Charter Way, Braintree
  • Stubbs Lane, Braintree

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

Colchester is located at Osborne Street, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Queen Street, Colchester City Centre.

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Queen Street, Colchester City Centre
  • Town Railway Station, Colchester
  • St John's Street, Colchester City Centre

Alternative route from Braintree Freeport to Colchester by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, GREATER ANGLIA and 74

To get from Braintree Freeport to Colchester in 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 74 bus from Hythe Railway Station, the Hythe station to Stanwell Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 7474
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
    Witham (Essex)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Witham (Essex)
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hythe (Essex)
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hythe Railway Station, the Hythe
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Colchester City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Stanwell Street, Colchester City Centre
    Ride to bus station
    Stanwell Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Bb
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 371.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 74.

  • 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 60 min.

  • Which train line goes from Braintree Freeport to Colchester?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from Witham (Essex) 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 in Colchester.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree Freeport in Braintree and Colchester in Colchester by train and bus is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the Witham (Essex) 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 in 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 Wheatley Avenue, Braintree stop at 04:24.