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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Colchester is to train and fly which costs £45 - £130 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Colchester is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Colchester?

The distance between Bathgate and Colchester is 465 miles. The road distance is 395.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Bathgate to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Colchester train from?

Bathgate to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Bathgate to Colchester train arrive?

Bathgate to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Colchester is 396 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Bathgate to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 986+ hotels available in Colchester.

Bathgate to Colchester - 11 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bathgate to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 5m
£144–234
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
4h 6m
£48–123
Drive 393.6 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Colchestercar 393.6 mi
7h 5m
£98–142
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
7h 54m
£113–239
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
11h 58m
£232–357
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 10m
£115–289
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4h 56m
£48–141
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 41m
£115–321
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 41m
£86–194
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 51m
£83–213
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 26m
£87–192

Bathgate to Colchester by train and subway

200Weekly Services

6h 5mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bathgate to Colchester.

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Distance: 462 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Bathgate to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 5m.

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