How to get from Colchester to Covent Garden by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Colchester to Covent Garden in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Witham (Essex) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA bus and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Billericay station to Liverpool Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min.

159min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
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Walk to Covent Garden
Leaves from Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Colchester
  • 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
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    Wait for bus
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Bus Replacement: Billericay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Billericay
    50 min
  • 6
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    London Liverpool Street
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    33 min
  • 8
    Walk to Covent Garden
    Walk to
    Covent Garden
    1.98 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colchester to Covent Garden

The distance between Colchester, London and Covent Garden, London is approximately 55.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colchester to Covent Garden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Colchester

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

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
  • Railway Station Layby, Colchester
  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester

Public transport stations close to Covent Garden, London

Covent Garden is located at Covent Garden, London and the nearest public transport station is Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A).

Tube stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Covent Garden
  • Charing Cross
  • Embankment

Train stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Charing Cross

Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Southampton Street / Covent Garden (A)
  • Savoy Street (U)
  • Bedford Street (J)

River Bus stations close to Covent Garden:

  • Embankment Pier

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Covent Garden?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct train between Colchester and Covent Garden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Colchester to Covent Garden?

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

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

    The total travel time between Colchester in Colchester and Covent Garden in London by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the Witham (Essex) station near Colchester in Colchester.

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

    Get off the train at the Witham (Essex) station, which is closest to Covent Garden in London.

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