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

The cheapest way to get from Brackley to Colchester is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brackley to Colchester is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Brackley and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Brackley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Head Street via High Street, Central station, Airport Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Brackley to Colchester?

The distance between Brackley and Colchester is 121 miles. The road distance is 102.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brackley to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £55 - £110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Brackley to Colchester bus from?

Brackley to Colchester bus services, operated by Red Rose Travel, depart from Market Place station.

Train or bus from Brackley to Colchester?

The best way to get from Brackley to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Brackley to Colchester bus arrive?

Brackley to Colchester bus services, operated by Red Rose Travel, arrive at High Street station.

Can I drive from Brackley to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Brackley to Colchester is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Brackley to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

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 Bicester North to London Marylebonetrain Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 3m
£55–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market Place to High Streetbus B2 / ...
2. Take the bus from High Street to Central stationbus X5
3. Take the bus from Central station to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
4. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737
5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
6. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
6h 54m
£18–34
Drive 101.9 mi
1. Drive from Brackley to Colchestercar 101.9 mi
2h 11m
£25–37
Train via London
1. Take the train from Bicester Village to London Marylebonetrain Oxford - London Marylebone / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 18m
£63–130

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brackley to Colchester.

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Distance: 120.7 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Churchill Way to Colchester via Pioneer Square, Bicester North, London Marylebone, Baker Street station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Head Street via High Street, Central station, Airport Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 54m.

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