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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Colchester is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 9h 19m.

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 37m 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 Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

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 41m.

How far is it from Burnley to Colchester?

The distance between Burnley and Colchester is 278 miles. The road distance is 219.9 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 41m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m 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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange 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 41m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Burnley to Colchester bus arrive?

Burnley to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre 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 37m 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
4h 41m
£56–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
9h 19m
£29–62
Drive 218.6 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Colchester218.6 mi
4h 37m
£54–78
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 50m
£100–296
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchester
6h 6m
£60–199
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airport
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus InterchangeX20
5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head StreetX20
8h 45m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LBA - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
7h 39m
£84–155
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
7h 56m
£82–202
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
7h 7m
£102–372
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 42m
£114–360

Burnley to Colchester by train and subway

136Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.3 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Coach Stop via Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 19m.

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