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

The cheapest way to get from Aston to Colchester is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aston to Colchester is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Aston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Aston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Park Rd and arriving at Essex County Hospital via Birmingham Coach Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Aston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Aston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Aston and arriving at Colchester via Birmingham New Street, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Aston to Colchester?

The distance between Aston and Colchester is 170 miles. The road distance is 144.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aston to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £29 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Aston to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aston to Colchester bus from?

Aston to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Aston to Colchester train from?

Aston to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Aston to Colchester?

The best way to get from Aston to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £29 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Aston to Colchester bus arrive?

Aston to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Aston to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aston to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Aston to Colchester is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Aston to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Aston to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Aston to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 49m
£29–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
7h 11m
£23–68
Drive 143.3 mi
1. Drive from Aston to Colchestercar 143.3 mi
2h 48m
£36–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
6h 6m
£27–173

Aston to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

357Weekly Services

2h 49mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.2 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Aston, Birmingham, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Aston to Colchester via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £21–65 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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