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How to get from Colchester to East Ham by Tube and train?

From Colchester to East Ham by Tube and train

To get from Colchester to East Ham in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Tube line: take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Colchester station to Ely station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREAT NORTHERN train and finally take the HAMMERSMITH & CITY Tube from King's Cross St. Pancras station to East Ham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 28 min.

208min
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Train - GREAT NORTHERN
Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
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
    Peterborough
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ely
    ID ELY
    86 min
  • 4
    Train - GREAT NORTHERN
    Wait for train
    GREAT NORTHERN
    London Kings Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    King's Cross
    74 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    King's Cross St. Pancras
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Tube - HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Wait for Tube
    HAMMERSMITH & CITY
    Barking
  • 8
    Ride to Tube station East Ham
    Ride to Tube station
    East Ham
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Colchester to East Ham by Tube and bus

To get from Colchester to East Ham in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Tube line: take the X20 bus from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station to Coach Station, Stansted Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A8 bus and finally take the DISTRICT Tube from Mile End station to East Ham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min.

204min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X20X20
Bus - A8A8
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Stansted Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 14
    112 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - A8A8
    Wait for bus
    A8
    Bethnal Green
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mile End
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Mile End
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 9
    Ride to Tube station East Ham
    Ride to Tube station
    East Ham
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Colchester to East Ham

The distance between Colchester, London and East Ham, London is approximately 149.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 208 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Colchester to East Ham by Tube 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 East Ham, London

East Ham is located at East Ham, London and the nearest public transport station is East Ham Station (B).

Tube stations close to East Ham:

  • East Ham
  • Upton Park
  • Barking

Train stations close to East Ham:

  • Manor Park
  • Forest Gate

Bus stations close to East Ham:

  • East Ham Station (B)
  • Bendish Road (D)
  • East Ham Station (A)

From Colchester to East Ham by Tube and bus

To get from Colchester to East Ham in London, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Tube line: take the X20 bus from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester station to Coach Station, Stansted Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A8 bus and finally take the DISTRICT Tube from Mile End station to East Ham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 24 min.

204min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X20X20
Bus - A8A8
Tube - DISTRICT
Leaves from Colchester Railway Station, Colchester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Colchester Railway Station, Colchester
    ID B
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Stansted Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    ID 14
    112 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Coach Station, Stansted Airport
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - A8A8
    Wait for bus
    A8
    Bethnal Green
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mile End
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Mile End
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Barking
  • 9
    Ride to Tube station East Ham
    Ride to Tube station
    East Ham
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to East Ham?

    The fastest way takes 208 minutes, using Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line GREAT NORTHERN, Bus line HAMMERSMITH & CITY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Colchester to East Ham?

    The alternative route takes 204 minutes, using Bus line X20, Bus line A8, Bus line DISTRICT.

  • Is there a direct train between Colchester and East Ham?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 28 min.

  • Which train line goes from Colchester to East Ham?

    The GREATER ANGLIA train line goes from Peterborough station near Colchester in Colchester to Ely station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Tube line till Ely station near East Ham in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Colchester to East Ham by train and Tube?

    The total travel time between Colchester in Colchester and East Ham in London by train and Tube is about 3 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the GREATER ANGLIA train from the Peterborough station near Colchester in Colchester.

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

    Get off the train at the Ely station, which is closest to East Ham in London.

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