There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Cleethorpes by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain
4h 36m£48–208Train via Peterborough #2
cheapest- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain
6h 51m£28–120Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotelbus 151
8h 27m£43–86Drive 149 mi
- Drive from Colchester to Cleethorpescar 149 mi
3h 18m£36–52Train via Peterborough
- Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Cleethorpestrain
5h 50m£43–122
Colchester to Cleethorpes by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Cleethorpes is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Cleethorpes is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at St Peters Avenue via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Old Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Cleethorpes. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Cleethorpes via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Colchester and Cleethorpes is 262 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Cleethorpes without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £45 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Colchester to Cleethorpes, including transfers.
Colchester to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Cleethorpes is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Cleethorpes, England?
You can take a train from Colchester to Cleethorpes via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to St Peters Avenue via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Yarborough Hotel, and Old Market Place in around 8h 27m.
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–75
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Colchester to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–55
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–95
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Advanced Single
- £17–24
- Anytime Day Single
- £23–35
- Super Off-Peak Single
- £30–45
- Off-Peak Single
- £36–41
- Anytime Single
- £40–50
Train from King's Cross to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Cleethorpes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Lincoln Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Cleethorpes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stansted Airport to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Cleethorpes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Colchester to Cleethorpes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Cleethorpes is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Colchester to Cleethorpes.
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