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

From Wickford to Colchester by bus and train

To get from Wickford to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Wickford station to Shenfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train 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 1 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Wickford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

80min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 8787
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Wickford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wickford
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    40 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
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colchester
    Walk to
    Colchester
    Osborne Street
    460 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wickford to Colchester by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, GREATER ANGLIA and X20

To get from Wickford to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Wickford station to Shenfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the X20 bus from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station to Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Wickford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

96min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Wickford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wickford
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Stansted Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ac
    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 Wickford to Colchester

The distance between Wickford and Colchester is approximately 68.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wickford 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 Wickford to Colchester

To check the bus and train schedule from Wickford to Colchester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Wickford) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wickford to Colchester by bus and train via GREATER ANGLIA, GREATER ANGLIA and X20

To get from Wickford to Colchester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Wickford station to Shenfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the X20 bus from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station to Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Wickford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colchester on the Moovit app.

96min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - X20X20
Walk to Colchester
Leaves from Wickford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wickford
  • 2
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shenfield
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Colchester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Stansted Airport
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Osborne Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ac
    10 min
  • 9
    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 Wickford to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 87.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Train line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line X20.

  • Is there a direct train between Wickford and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wickford to Colchester?

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

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

    The total travel time between Wickford and Colchester by train and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the London Liverpool Street station near Wickford in Wickford (Essex).

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

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

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