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How to get to Colchester by bus?

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Bus stations near Colchester

  • University, University Of Essex,5 min walk,
  • Subway, University Of Essex,6 min walk,
  • Colchester Road, Colchester,12 min walk,
  • Scarfe Way, Greenstead,14 min walk,
  • Hunwicke Road Shops, Greenstead,16 min walk,

Train stations near Colchester

  • Colchester Town,38 min walk,

Bus routes to Colchester

  • 76,Colchester City Centre,
  • 76X,Colchester City Centre,
  • 77,St Osyth,
  • S1,Highwoods,
  • 74,Colchester City Centre,
  • 74B,Colchester City Centre,
  • 74B,Clacton,
  • 76,Clacton,
  • 87,Great Horkesley,
  • 721,Manningtree,
  • 4,Stanway - Hythe,
  • S4,TOWN CENTRE - GREENSTEAD,
  • 14,The Hythe - Greenstead - City Centre - Stanway,
  • 77A,Braiswick - Colchester - Aingers Green - (St Osyth),
  • 1,Shrub End,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Colchester?

    The nearest stations to Colchester are:

    • University, University Of Essex is 362 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Subway, University Of Essex is 399 meters away, 6 min walk.
    • Colchester Road, Colchester is 876 meters away, 12 min walk.
    • Scarfe Way, Greenstead is 1056 meters away, 14 min walk.
    • Hunwicke Road Shops, Greenstead is 1197 meters away, 16 min walk.
    • Colchester Town is 2968 meters away, 38 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Colchester?

    These bus lines stop near Colchester: 250, 371, 482, 71, 74, 76X, 87.

  • Which train line stops near Colchester?

    GREATER ANGLIA

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Colchester?

    The nearest bus stop to Colchester is University, University Of Essex. It’s a 5 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Colchester?

    The GREATER ANGLIA is the first train that goes to Colchester. It stops nearby at 06:12.

  • What time is the last train to Colchester?

    The GREATER ANGLIA is the last train that goes to Colchester. It stops nearby at 23:07.

  • What time is the first bus to Colchester?

    The S1 is the first bus that goes to Colchester. It stops nearby at 05:06.

  • What time is the last bus to Colchester?

    The 87 is the last bus that goes to Colchester. It stops nearby at 23:45.

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Public Transportation to Colchester

Wondering how to get to Colchester, United Kingdom? Moovit helps you find the best way to get to Colchester with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station.

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Colchester Address: Unit 1 Block B, Nesfield Road, The Knowledge Gateway, University of Essex, Colchester CO4 3ZL, Unit street in Colchester

Colchester
ColchesterColchester ( KOHL-cheh-stər) is a city in Essex, England. It had a population of 122,000 in 2011. The demonym is Colcestrian.Colchester occupies the site of Camulodunum, the first major city in Roman Britain and its first capital. Colchester therefore claims to be Britain's first city. It has been an important military base since the Roman era, with Colchester Garrison currently housing the 16th Air Assault Brigade. On the River Colne, Colchester is 50 miles (80 kilometres) northeast of London. It is connected to London by the A12 road and the Great Eastern Main Line railway. Colchester is less than 30 miles (50 km) from London Stansted Airport and 20 miles (30 km) from the port of Harwich. Attractions in and around the city include St Botolph's Priory, Colchester Zoo, and several art galleries. Colchester Castle was constructed in the eleventh century on earlier Roman foundations; it now contains a museum. The main campus of the University of Essex is located between Colchester and Wivenhoe. Local government is the responsibility of the City of Colchester and Essex County Council.
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Colchester has 3 transport type(s), including: bus, train or Tube, operated by several transport agencies, including London Underground, London Buses, Transport for London, London Tramlink, Transport for London, National Rail, Bluestar, Berry's Coaches, Oxford Bus Company, Stagecoach West, Community First Wessex, Cresta Coaches, D & P Boat Hire, First Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport and FYTbus

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