How to get from Southend Victoria to Colchester by bus and train?

From Southend Victoria to Colchester by bus and train

To get from Southend Victoria to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the WEAVER LINE train from Southend Victoria station to Billericay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA bus and finally take the 87 bus from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station to The George, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - WEAVER LINE
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 8787
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Southend Victoria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southend Victoria
  • 2
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Colchester
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Brightlingsea
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The George, Colchester City Centre
    ID Gc
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    Osborne Street
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Southend Victoria to Colchester by bus and train via WEAVER LINE, GREATER ANGLIA and S1

To get from Southend Victoria to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the WEAVER LINE train from Southend Victoria station to Billericay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA bus and finally take the S1 bus from Groves Close, Colchester station to Queen Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Train - WEAVER LINE
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Bus - S1S1
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Southend Victoria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southend Victoria
  • 2
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Colchester
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves Close, Colchester
    ID B
    230 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - S1S1
    Wait for bus
    S1
    Wivenhoe
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ja
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    Osborne Street
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southend Victoria to Colchester

The distance between Southend Victoria, Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 82.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southend Victoria 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 Southend Victoria

Southend Victoria is located at Southend Victoria, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Victoria Station Interchange, Southend-On-Sea.

Bus stations close to Southend Victoria:

  • Victoria Station Interchange, Southend-On-Sea
  • Chichester Road, Southend-On-Sea
  • Sutton Arms, Southend-On-Sea

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

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

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Southend Victoria to Colchester by bus and train via WEAVER LINE, GREATER ANGLIA and S1

To get from Southend Victoria to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the WEAVER LINE train from Southend Victoria station to Billericay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA bus and finally take the S1 bus from Groves Close, Colchester station to Queen Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Train - WEAVER LINE
Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
Bus - S1S1
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Southend Victoria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southend Victoria
  • 2
    Train - WEAVER LINE
    Wait for train
    WEAVER LINE
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Billericay
    26 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREATER ANGLIAGREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Colchester
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Colchester
    65 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves Close, Colchester
    ID B
    230 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - S1S1
    Wait for bus
    S1
    Wivenhoe
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queen Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ja
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    Osborne Street
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southend Victoria to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line WEAVER LINE, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 87.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southend Victoria to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line WEAVER LINE, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line S1.

  • Is there a direct train between Southend Victoria and Colchester?

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

  • Which train line goes from Southend Victoria to Colchester?

    The WEAVER LINE train line goes from London Liverpool Street station near Southend Victoria in Southend-On-Sea to Billericay station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Billericay station near Colchester in Colchester.

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

    The total travel time between Southend Victoria in Southend-On-Sea and Colchester in Colchester by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southend Victoria to get to Colchester?

    Get on the WEAVER LINE train from the London Liverpool Street station near Southend Victoria in Southend-On-Sea.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southend Victoria and Colchester?

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