Travelling to Colchester

-By Rail
There are frequent InterCity services between Colchester and London Liverpool Street (50 minutes) and Norwich (one hour). There are also frequent services to Colchester (and London) from Harwich International Port, Clacton and Sudbury.
For more details www.nationalrail.co.uk/planmyjourney

 

-By National Express Coach Services
There are daily services linking Colchester to all principal towns and cities in Britain. the Visitor Information Centre has timetable details.
For more details http://www.nationalexpress.com/

 

-By Road
There is good access to Colchester from all parts of the country via the A12, M25 and A14. for more details on planning your journey, please contact the Visitor Information Centre or the AA.
For more details www.theaa.com/travelwatch/planner_main.jsp

 

-By Bus
Colchester Bus Station is currently at the centre of a major regeneration project.  A temporary Bus Station is operating from Queen Street.  For the latest information on the Bus Station click here:

 

-By Air
Stansted (London's third international airport) is just 50 minutes away from Colchester by road via A12/A120. Regular Coach transfer services are available between Marks Tey Train Station and the airport.
For more details http://www.baa.co.uk/
For more details http://www.stansted-airport-guide.co.uk/or Stansted Airport News

 

-By Sea
Stena Line from Harwich to and from the Hook of Holland.
For more details http://www.stenaline.co.uk/

DFDS Seaways from Harwich to and from Esbjerg in Denmark.
For more details www.dfdsseaways.co.uk

Colchester is only 30 minutes from Harwich International Port via the A120 and only 25 minutes by train.