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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Colchester is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Coach Stop via Printworks, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Colchester?

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.

How far is it from Burnley to Colchester?

The distance between Burnley and Colchester is 278 miles. The road distance is 220.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £50 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Burnley to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Colchester bus from?

Burnley to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Colchester train from?

Burnley to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Colchester?

The best way to get from Burnley to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Burnley to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Burnley to Colchester train arrive?

Burnley to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Colchester is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Burnley to Colchester.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Burnley 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 Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 39m
£51–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station 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
9h 37m
£46–88
Drive 219.1 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Colchestercar 219.1 mi
4h 39m
£53–76
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 33m
£96–299
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
6h 9m
£72–137
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Hanover Streetbus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airporttrain
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
8h 52m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
8h 8m
£69–160
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 40m
£72–208
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 7m
£109–378
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
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
6h 29m
£106–343

Burnley to Colchester by train and subway

133Weekly Services

4h 39mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.3 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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 Mechanics Institute to Coach Stop via Printworks, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Coach Station in around 9h 37m.

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