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How to get from Rainham to O2 by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Rainham to O2 in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Rainham (Kent) station to Stratford International station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 8 bus from Railway Station Layby, Colchester station to Angel Court, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 88
Walk to O2
Leaves from Rainham (Kent)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rainham
    Granary Close
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station Layby, Colchester
    ID F
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Monkwick
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Angel Court, Colchester City Centre
    ID Ga
    5 min
  • 10
    Walk to O2
    Walk to
    O2
    15 Culver Walk
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, GREATER ANGLIA and P&R

To get from Rainham to O2 in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Rainham (Kent) station to Stratford International station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the P&R bus from Railway Station Layby, Colchester station to High Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - P&RP&R
Walk to O2
Leaves from Rainham (Kent)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rainham
    Granary Close
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station Layby, Colchester
    ID F
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - P&RP&R
    Wait for bus
    P&R
    Colchester City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Fd
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to O2
    Walk to
    O2
    15 Culver Walk
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rainham to O2

The distance between Rainham, Colchester and O2, Colchester is approximately 81.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rainham to O2 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 Rainham

Rainham is located at Granary Close, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Rainham Station Forecourt, Rainham.

Bus stations close to Rainham:

  • Rainham Station Forecourt, Rainham
  • Rainham Railway Station, Rainham
  • Streetfield Road, Lower Rainham

Public transport stations close to O2, Colchester

O2 is located at 15 Culver Walk, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Angel Court, Colchester City Centre.

Train stations close to O2:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to O2:

  • Angel Court, Colchester City Centre
  • High Street, Colchester City Centre
  • The George, Colchester City Centre

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN, GREATER ANGLIA and P&R

To get from Rainham to O2 in Colchester, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Rainham (Kent) station to Stratford International station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the P&R bus from Railway Station Layby, Colchester station to High Street, Colchester City Centre station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - P&RP&R
Walk to O2
Leaves from Rainham (Kent)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rainham
    Granary Close
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stratford International
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Stratford
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Clacton-On-Sea
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station Layby, Colchester
    ID F
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - P&RP&R
    Wait for bus
    P&R
    Colchester City Centre
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street, Colchester City Centre
    ID Fd
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to O2
    Walk to
    O2
    15 Culver Walk
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rainham to O2?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rainham to O2?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line P&R.

  • Is there a direct train between Rainham and O2?

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

  • Which train line goes from Rainham to O2?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from St Pancras International station near Rainham in Rainham (Kent) to Stratford International station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Stratford International station near O2 in Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rainham to O2 by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Rainham in Rainham (Kent) and O2 in Colchester by train and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rainham to get to O2?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the St Pancras International station near Rainham in Rainham (Kent).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rainham and O2?

    Get off the train at the Stratford International stop, which is closest to O2 in Colchester.

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