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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Colchester is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £95 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Coach Stop via Knebworth Park Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Colchester?

The distance between Birkenhead and Colchester is 248 miles. The road distance is 232 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Birkenhead to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Colchester bus from?

Birkenhead to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Colchester train from?

Birkenhead to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birkenhead to Colchester?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Colchester bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Colchester is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Birkenhead to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 31m
£96–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Knebworth Park Estatebus K09
2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Coach Stopbus K03
7h 50m
£49–120
Drive 230.7 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Colchestercar 230.7 mi
4h 28m
£58–83
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
5h 36m
£57–121
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
6h 50m
£130–213
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 52m
£116–199
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 58m
£104–303
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 6m
£96–241
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 31m
£67–206
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
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
5h 45m
£140–310

Birkenhead to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

185Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Coach Stop via Knebworth Park Estate in around 7h 50m.

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