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Directions to University of Essex (Colchester) with public transport

The following transport lines have routes that pass near University of Essex

    BusBus: 251, 482, 71, 74, X76.TrainTrain: GREATER ANGLIA.

How to get to University of Essex by bus?

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How to get to University of Essex by train?

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Bus stations near University of Essex in Colchester

  • Valley Road, University Of Essex,2 min walk,
  • Knowledge Gateway, University Of Essex,9 min walk,
  • University, University Of Essex,11 min walk,
  • Colchester Road, Colchester,17 min walk,

Train stations near University of Essex in Colchester

  • Colchester Town,46 min walk,

Bus lines to University of Essex in Colchester

  • S1,Highwoods,
  • 74,Colchester City Centre,
  • 74B,Colchester City Centre,
  • 76,Clacton,
  • 87,Great Horkesley,
  • 76,Colchester City Centre,
  • 76X,Colchester City Centre,
  • 77,St Osyth,
  • 721,Manningtree,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to University of Essex?

    The nearest stations to University of Essex are:

    • Valley Road, University Of Essex is 114 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Knowledge Gateway, University Of Essex is 688 meters away, 9 min walk.
    • University, University Of Essex is 817 meters away, 11 min walk.
    • Colchester Road, Colchester is 1327 meters away, 17 min walk.
    • Colchester Town is 3552 meters away, 46 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near University of Essex?

    These bus lines stop near University of Essex: 251, 482, 71, 74, X76

  • Which train lines stop near University of Essex?

    These train lines stop near University of Essex: GREATER ANGLIA

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to University of Essex in Colchester?

    The nearest bus stop to University of Essex in Colchester is Valley Road, University Of Essex. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first bus to University of Essex in Colchester?

    The X76 is the first bus that goes to University of Essex in Colchester. It stops nearby at 07:18.

  • What time is the last bus to University of Essex in Colchester?

    The X76 is the last bus that goes to University of Essex in Colchester. It stops nearby at 19:49.

  • What time is the first train to University of Essex in Colchester?

    The GREATER ANGLIA is the first train that goes to University of Essex in Colchester. It stops nearby at 06:03.

  • What time is the last train to University of Essex in Colchester?

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

  • How much is the Tube fare to University of Essex?

    The Tube fare to University of Essex costs about £1.60 - £5.50.

  • How much is the train fare to University of Essex?

    The train fare to University of Essex costs about £2.70.

  • How much is the bus fare to University of Essex?

    The bus fare to University of Essex costs about £1.10 - £2.80.

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University of Essex Address: Greenstead Estate Colchester street in Colchester

University of Essex, Colchester
University of Essex, ColchesterThe University of Essex is a public research university in Essex, England. Established in 1963, welcomed students in 1964, and acquired university status by royal charter in 1965 – the university is a plate glass university. Essex's shield consists of the ancient arms attributed to the Kingdom of Essex, and the motto, "Thought the harder, heart the keener", is adapted from the Anglo-Saxon poem The Battle of Maldon. The university comprises three campuses with its primary campus located within Wivenhoe Park (over 200 acres) and campuses in Southend-on-Sea and in Loughton. Essex has 19 academic partnerships domestically and internationally. Domestic partnerships include University of Essex Online with Kaplan, Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and University of Essex International College. International partnerships include a franchise arrangement with Kaplan Singapore and double and dual degrees with several universities in Europe and Asia, with strong links with Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Essex is a founding partner of the Eastern ARC and the Young European Research Universities network; is part of the Young Universities for the Future of Europe alliance, and is a member of Universities UK. The university has produced many notable alumni in several fields, including two Nobel Prize laureates, a head of state, foreign ministers, MPs, scientists, artists, politicians, authors, and filmmakers. Essex is rated Gold for Teaching Excellence by the TEF since 2017, named University of the Year at Times Higher Education Awards in 2018, a research-intensive university at 25th in 2020, and has climbed to 27th top UK university in 2022. Essex's Department of Government received Regius Professorship conferred by Her Majesty, The Queen in 2013 and the university was awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize on two occasions for advancing Human Rights in 2009 and Social and Economic Research in 2017.
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