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

The cheapest way to get from Bury to Colchester is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bury to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Bury and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bury Interchange and arriving at Coach Stop via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Bury and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Bury to Colchester?

The distance between Bury and Colchester is 249 miles. The road distance is 217.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bury to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Bury to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury to Colchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bury to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Bury to Colchester?

The best way to get from Bury to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Bury to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bury to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bury to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Colchester is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Bury to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bury to Colchester by train, bus, car, tram, 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 10m
£56–232
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 7m
£53–96
Drive 216.1 mi
1. Drive from Bury to Colchestercar 216.1 mi
4h 19m
£54–77
Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Bury to Piccadillytram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 44m
£85–270
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 36m
£83–154
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 50m
£62–176
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 40m
£101–324
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly 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 56m
£66–173

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Map of how to get from Bury to Colchester.

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Distance: 247.1 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bury to Colchester via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bury Interchange to Coach Stop via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Coach Station in around 9h 7m.

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