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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Colchester is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £65 - £400.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Chester to Colchester?

The distance between Chester and Colchester is 234 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £65 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Chester to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Colchester train from?

Chester to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or fly from Chester to Colchester?

The best way to get from Chester to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £65 - £400. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Chester to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Colchester is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Chester to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1024+ hotels available in Colchester.

Chester to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Colchester by train, 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 Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 13m
£67–392
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport
7h 55m
£47–125
Drive 215.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Colchester215.2 mi
4h 9m
£54–78
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester 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 6m
£96–297
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
5h 57m
£64–136
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
6h 37m
£74–182
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
6h 41m
£87–230
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester 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
5h 59m
£116–351

Chester to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

79Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 232.4 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 4 times a day.

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