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How to get to Colchester from Gravesend by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Gravesend to Colchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:121h05Gravesend8:17Colchester£401One-way2 changes
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7:121h05Gravesend8:17Colchester£401One-way2 changes
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7:121h05Gravesend8:17Colchester£401One-way2 changes
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17:161h17Gravesend18:33Colchester£401One-way2 changes
6:111h18Gravesend7:29Colchester£401One-way2 changes
15:451h19Gravesend17:04Colchester£401One-way2 changes
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Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 49m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gravesend and Colchester as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gravesend station (GRV) and arrive in Colchester Town (CET).
- Coaches mostly depart from Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with First Essex to go to Colchester by coach.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Southeastern to go to Colchester by train.
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