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 - £70 and takes 10h 5m.

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 13m 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 5m.

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 13m.

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 13m and costs £55 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 13m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 10h 5m.

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 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?

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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 EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 13m
£58–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
10h 5m
£31–67
Drive 223.1 mi
1. Drive from Chorley to Colchester223.1 mi
4h 54m
£56–80
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chorley 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
4h 47m
£95–299
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PeterboroughLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to ColchesterPeterborough - Colchester
7h 38m
£81–289
Train via Hinckley
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NuneatonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted AirportBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 53m
£54–169
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
6h 59m
£77–215
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chorley 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 39m
£110–343
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
7h 33m
£70–181

Chorley to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

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4h 13mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.6 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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 13m. 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 5m.

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