There are 10 ways to get from Burnley to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 39m£99–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Croft Street Schools to Golders Green Stationbus 540
- Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...
9h 19m£46–75Drive 219.6 mi
- Drive from Burnley to Colchestercar 219.6 mi
4h 37m£55–79Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 48m£107–338Train via Peterborough
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
6h 10m£93–153Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
- Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airporttrain
8h 57m£98–157Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 51m£63–154Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 31m£137–308Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
8h 32m£66–138Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 9m£131–422
Burnley to Colchester by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Colchester is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Croft Street Schools and arriving at Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Colchester via Leeds, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Burnley and Colchester is 278 miles. The road distance is 220.8 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Burnley to Colchester, including transfers.
Burnley to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Croft Street Schools station.
Burnley to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Colchester via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Croft Street Schools to Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Croft Street Schools to Golders Green Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Burnley to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.
Burnley to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Colchester is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Burnley to Colchester.
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