Colchester travel guide
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You're Going to Love Colchester
With a population of 109,414, Colchester is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Colchester deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Colchester
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Crown Inn - Stoke-by-Nayland (Stoke By Nayland Park Street) and The Barn (Brook Road, Great Tey) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Greyhound Inn (The Street) and Green Room Restaurant (North Hill Hotel 51 North Hill) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Colchester.
When to visit Colchester
How to Get to Colchester
Plane
Although Colchester doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cambridge (CBG), which is located 37 miles from Colchester. The shortest flight to Colchester from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Colchester, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Colchester to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around RM 192 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about RM 92 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 5 miles from the city centre, Colchester Marks Tey is the busiest station in Colchester. Another popular train station is Colchester Town, located 1.0 mile from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Colchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 51 miles from Colchester. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colchester, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Colchester takes 130 miles and will cost you around RM 35. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 39 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Colchester University of Essex, located 3 miles from the city centre of Colchester. Colchester Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Colchester
Airlines serving Colchester
Where to stay in popular areas of Colchester
Most booked hotels in Colchester
Hiring a car in Colchester
Expect to pay RM 7.65 per litre in Colchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 91.77 and RM 122.36.