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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Accrington is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Accrington is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Accrington?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Warner Street via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Charlotte Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Accrington?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Accrington via Moorgate station, London Euston and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Colchester to Accrington?

The distance between Colchester and Accrington is 281 miles. The road distance is 230.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Accrington without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Colchester to Accrington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Accrington bus from?

Colchester to Accrington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Accrington train from?

Colchester to Accrington train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Accrington?

The best way to get from Colchester to Accrington is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Colchester to Accrington bus arrive?

Colchester to Accrington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Accrington train arrive?

Colchester to Accrington train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Accrington?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Accrington is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Colchester to Accrington.

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

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Where can I stay near Accrington?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
4h 33m
£61–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
9h 18m
£46–95
Drive 228.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Accringtoncar 228.8 mi
4h 30m
£55–79
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 6m
£92–331
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Accringtontrain
5h 47m
£65–123
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
4. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Broadwaybus X41
9h 50m
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 19m
£63–202
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 35m
£76–170
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 47m
£103–320

Colchester to Accrington by bus

112Weekly Buses

9h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.4 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Accrington via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Warner Street via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 18m.

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