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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Bury is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Bury is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Bury?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Bury. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bury Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Bury?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Bury. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Bury via Moorgate station, London Euston and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Colchester to Bury?

The distance between Colchester and Bury is 249 miles. The road distance is 218.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Bury without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Colchester to Bury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Bury train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Bury?

The best way to get from Colchester to Bury is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £60 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Colchester to Bury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Bury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Bury?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Bury is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Colchester to Bury.

Where can I stay near Bury?

There are 3597+ hotels available in Bury.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 25m
£61–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchange
8h 33m
£34–68
Drive 217.6 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Bury217.6 mi
4h 16m
£53–77
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, tram
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Bury
5h 1m
£90–300
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to PeterboroughColchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 58m
£63–178
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 33m
£36–130
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, tram
1. Take the train from Colchester to Chelmsford
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)STN - MAN
3. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Bury
6h 34m
£66–160
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 35m
£71–159
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
5h 32m
£103–299

Colchester to Bury by train, foot, subway, and tram

311Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.2 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Bury via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bury Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 8h 33m.

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