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. 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 60 km from Colchester. The shortest flight to Colchester from Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.
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 €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €19 for a 1h 49m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Colchester Marks Tey is the busiest station in Colchester. Another popular train station is Colchester Town, located 1.6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Colchester is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 83 km from Colchester. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colchester, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Colchester takes 209 km and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Colchester University of Essex, located 4 km from the city centre of Colchester. Colchester Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 km from the city centre.
Airports near Colchester
Airlines serving Colchester
Where to stay in Colchester
Average rates range from around €95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €105 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Colchester
Most booked hotels in Colchester
Hiring a car in Colchester
Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Colchester is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.