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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Cumbria is to bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Cumbria is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Colchester to Cumbria?

The distance between Colchester and Cumbria is 343 miles. The road distance is 291.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £120 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Colchester to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Cumbria bus from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Cumbria?

The best way to get from Colchester to Cumbria is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs £120 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Colchester to Cumbria bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Cumbria?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Cumbria is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Colchester to Cumbria.

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 833+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Colchester to Cumbria - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Cumbria by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 4m
£123–286
Bus
cheapest
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 Rail Stationbus 590
12h 58m
£68–104
Drive 290.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Cumbriacar 290.2 mi
5h 17m
£72–104
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 44m
£68–249
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
9h 52m
£94–174
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 26m
£71–259
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 46m
£120–375
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 28m
£129–385
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
8h 7m
£90–389
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 52m
£100–291
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
7h 31m
£92–286

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Cumbria.

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Distance: 340.7 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Pooley Bridge Inn via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Longthwaite road end via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Rail Station in around 12h 58m.

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