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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Bury is to train via Birmingham which costs £29 - £150 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Bury is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £280.

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, Milton Keynes Coachway and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

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 14m.

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 14m and costs £55 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 14m and costs £55 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 8h 26m.

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 19m to drive from Colchester to Bury.

Where can I stay near Bury?

There are 3604+ 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 Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 14m
£58–273
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Banbury - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 17m
£29–145
Bus
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 / ...
8h 26m
£47–95
Drive 217.6 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Burycar 217.6 mi
4h 19m
£53–76
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, tram
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 tram from Piccadilly to Burytram
4h 49m
£86–300
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 47m
£63–173
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 3m
£58–171
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 Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 57m
£62–160
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
5h 30m
£97–289

Colchester to Bury by bus and foot

112Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.2 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bury Interchange via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 8h 26m.

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