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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Colchester is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Colchester is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs £65 - £100.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Colchester?

The distance between Caernarfon and Colchester is 305 miles. The road distance is 273.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs £65 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Caernarfon to Colchester, including transfers.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Colchester is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Caernarfon to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

Caernarfon to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Caernarfon 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 Bangor (Gwynedd) to London EustonHolyhead - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 15m
£66–194
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
11h 6m
£56–207
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Turf Square to Bus DepotT2
2. Take the train from Machynlleth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
10h 31m
Drive 271.6 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Colchester271.6 mi
5h 24m
£67–97
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
8h 18m
£103–327
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
9h 20m
£74–166
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)LPL - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
10h
£96–257

Caernarfon to Colchester by bus, train, subway, and foot

33Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.9 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Colchester via Bangor Bus Station Stand E, Bangor Bus Station Stand B, Bangor Railway Station H, Bangor (Gwynedd), London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 15m.

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