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

From Southend Airport to Colchester by bus and train

To get from Southend Airport to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Southend Airport station to Shenfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 42 bus from Groves Close, Colchester station to Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The bus and train schedule from Southend Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

88min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 4242
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Southend Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southend Airport
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Groves Close, Colchester
    ID B
    230 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Colchester City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ae
    10 min
  • 9
    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 Southend Airport to Colchester

The distance between Southend Airport and Colchester is approximately 85.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southend Airport 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 timetable from Southend Airport to Colchester

To check the bus and train timetable from Southend Airport to Colchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Southend Airport) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 42.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southend Airport to Colchester?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from Shenfield station near Southend Airport in Rochford to Colchester station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Colchester station near Colchester.

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

    The total travel time between Southend Airport and Colchester by train and bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the Shenfield station near Southend Airport in Rochford.

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

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

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