What is the cheapest way to get from Accrington to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Accrington to Colchester is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Accrington to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Accrington to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Accrington and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Accrington to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Infant Street and arriving at Coach Stop via Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Accrington and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Accrington to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Accrington and arriving at Colchester via Preston, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Accrington to Colchester?

The distance between Accrington and Colchester is 281 miles. The road distance is 228.6 miles.

How do I travel from Accrington to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Accrington to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Accrington to Colchester?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Accrington to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Colchester bus from?

Accrington to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Accrington to Colchester train from?

Accrington to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Accrington to Colchester?

The best way to get from Accrington to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Accrington to Colchester bus arrive?

Accrington to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Accrington to Colchester train arrive?

Accrington to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Accrington to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Accrington to Colchester is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Accrington to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Accrington to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Accrington to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Accrington to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 26m
£70–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
10h 6m
£31–86
Drive 227.3 mi
1. Drive from Accrington to Colchestercar 227.3 mi
4h 30m
£56–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 40m
£94–307
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Accrington to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
6h 20m
£74–132
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Infant Street to Shudehill Interchangebus X41
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Essex County Hospitalbus X70 / ...
9h 49m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 46m
£71–213
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 36m
£110–361
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Accrington to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 15m
£105–377
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
8h 18m
£81–198

Accrington to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

224Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.3 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Accrington to Colchester via Preston, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Infant Street to Coach Stop via Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 10h 6m.

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