How to get to Colchester from Cheltenham

There are 2 travel options from Cheltenham to Colchester. You can take a train or coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Cheltenham to Colchester is a coach with an average price of £38.

This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Colchester:

Taking a coach costs £7 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £45.

The quickest way to travel between Cheltenham and Colchester is by train, which takes on average 3 h 37 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Colchester by coach takes 7 h 28 min on average.

Colchester is approximately 126 miles away from Cheltenham.

The average frequency per day from Cheltenham to Colchester is:

• 9 coaches per day.
• 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Colchester from Cheltenham as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Cheltenham to Colchester:

The following travel companies offer services from Cheltenham to Colchester:

• National Express can take you to Colchester by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for National Express from Cheltenham to Colchester for £38.
• Travel with first_great_western or Cross Country for trains to Colchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for first_great_western Cheltenham to Colchester tickets on Omio for £129.

Yes, there are direct services available from Cheltenham to Colchester with the following travel companies:

• Take a direct coach with.
• Direct train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Colchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cheltenham to Colchester.