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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Colchester is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 15m.

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 12m and costs £65 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Coach Stop via Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

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 12m.

How far is it from Chester to Colchester?

The distance between Chester and Colchester is 234 miles. The road distance is 217 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 12m and costs £65 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Chester to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Colchester bus from?

Chester to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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 bus from Chester to Colchester?

The best way to get from Chester to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £65 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Chester to Colchester bus arrive?

Chester to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

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 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Chester to Colchester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Chester to Colchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 12m
£68–279
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain
8h 20m
£30–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
8h 15m
£36–89
Drive 215.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Colchestercar 215.7 mi
4h 10m
£53–77
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester 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 9m
£92–293
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 37m
£95–248
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 45m
£65–157
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester 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 12m
£69–194
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester 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 2m
£108–342

Chester to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

79Weekly Services

3h 12mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 232.4 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coach Stop via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 15m.

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