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

The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Colchester is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chorley to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £100 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Chorley and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Chorley and arriving at Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Chorley to Colchester?

The distance between Chorley and Colchester is 261 miles. The road distance is 224.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chorley to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Chorley to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Colchester train from?

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

Where does the Chorley to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chorley to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chorley to Colchester is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Chorley to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 965+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chorley to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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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 12m
£100–179
Drive 223.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chorley to Colchestercar 223.6 mi
4h 54m
£55–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chorley 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
4h 46m
£101–293
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 38m
£118–201
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
8h 15m
£86–157
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 21m
£64–175
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chorley 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
5h 33m
£136–302
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 56m
£71–156

Chorley to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

321Weekly Services

4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.6 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Chorley to Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 12m.

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