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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Colchester is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Coach Stop via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Bolton to Colchester?

The distance between Bolton and Colchester is 250 miles. The road distance is 214.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Bolton to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Colchester bus from?

Bolton to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bolton Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Colchester train from?

Bolton to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Bolton to Colchester?

The best way to get from Bolton to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Bolton to Colchester bus arrive?

Bolton to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Bolton to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Colchester is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Bolton to Colchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bolton to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Bolton to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 52m
£55–247
Drive 213.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bolton to Colchestercar 213.5 mi
4h 42m
£53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
8h 45m
£54–93
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 27m
£82–275
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
7h 19m
£88–184
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 35m
£59–177
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 23m
£98–324
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 22m
£64–171

Bolton to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

322Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bolton to Colchester.

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Coach Stop via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station in around 8h 45m.

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