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Essex is well connected by road, rail and air. The A12 runs through the county and links straight to the M25 and into London, meaning you are always well connected to the city. There is also the A120 which links Colchester and Braintree to the M11 for Cambridge and offers an alternative route into London and beyond.
Links to London
Greater Anglia operates regular train services into London from locations all over the county, including Stansted Airport, Braintree, Clacton-on-Sea and Southend. Even getting from Colchester and other locations in North Essex into London is easy with trains to Stratford and London Liverpool Street taking under an hour. Why not jump on the train to Westfield Stratford for a shopping trip?
Greater Anglia also often offer savings for travel and attractions such as 2 for 1 on tickets to London museums and shows – so you can make the most of your time (and a great deal) in the city.
Further afield?
If you’re looking to take a trip further afield, as well as great road and rail connections, Essex has two airports – London Stansted and London Southend – with flights to many European destinations taking as little as two hours. Both airports benefit from great transport links, including train and coach access from London, Essex and beyond. London Stansted also has regular flights to destinations outside of the Europe, such as Morocco and United Arab Emirates.
