Travel Information to Colchester from Gloucester
| 134 miles | |
| Train or coach | |
| £35 - £35 | |
| Train • £35 • 3 h 6 min | |
| Train • £35 • 3 h 6 min | |
| National Express or first_great_western |
Travel 134 miles by train or coach to Colchester from Gloucester. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are National Express or first_great_western among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Gloucester to Colchester.
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How to get to Colchester from Gloucester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Gloucester to Colchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Gloucester to Colchester
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There are 2 ways to get from Gloucester to Colchester: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Colchester is by taking a train with average ticket prices of £35 compared to other travel options to Colchester:
Taking a train costs £1 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £35 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Gloucester to Colchester is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 6 min.
There are alternative travel options to Colchester that take longer:
Coach takes on average 7 h 40 min.
The distance between Gloucester and Colchester is around 134 miles.
The average frequency per day from Gloucester to Colchester is:
- 5 coaches a day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Gloucester to Colchester 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 Gloucester to Colchester:
The following travel companies offer services from Gloucester 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 Gloucester to Colchester for £35.
- Travel with first_great_western for trains to Colchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for first_great_western Gloucester to Colchester tickets on Omio for £136.
Yes, there are direct routes from Gloucester to Colchester with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Colchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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