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

The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Colchester is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 15m.

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 11m and costs £55 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Chorley and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chorley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Goring Street and arriving at Coach Stop via Bolton Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

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 11m.

How far is it from Chorley to Colchester?

The distance between Chorley and Colchester is 261 miles. The road distance is 224.4 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 11m and costs £55 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chorley to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Colchester bus from?

Chorley to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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.

Train or bus from Chorley to Colchester?

The best way to get from Chorley to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Chorley to Colchester bus arrive?

Chorley to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre 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 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Chorley to Colchester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chorley to Colchester by train, bus, 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 11m
£59–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill 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
10h 15m
£33–88
Drive 223.1 mi
1. Drive from Chorley to Colchestercar 223.1 mi
4h 53m
£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 50m
£87–288
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
£77–218
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 1m
£49–118
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chorley 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 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 43m
£105–342
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 58m
£67–174

Chorley to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

322Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.6 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Goring Street to Coach Stop via Bolton Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 10h 15m.

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