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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Birkenhead is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Birkenhead is to train via London which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Colchester to Birkenhead?

The distance between Colchester and Birkenhead is 248 miles. The road distance is 233.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Birkenhead without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Colchester to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Birkenhead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Birkenhead train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Colchester to Birkenhead is to train via London which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Colchester to Birkenhead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Birkenhead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Birkenhead is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Colchester to Birkenhead.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

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Colchester to Birkenhead - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Birkenhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 44m
£49–278
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 10m
£37–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
9h 5m
£38–105
Drive 232.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Birkenheadcar 232.2 mi
4h 26m
£57–83
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 1m
£57–143
Train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
9h 7m
£58–151
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
5h 43m
£229–776
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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 50m
£84–316
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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 8m
£57–181
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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 31m
£98–310

Colchester to Birkenhead by train, foot, and subway

192Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Liverpool Lime Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 5m.

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