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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Derby is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Derby is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Derby. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Derby via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Colchester to Derby?

The distance between Colchester and Derby is 182 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Derby without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Colchester to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Derby?

The best way to get from Colchester to Derby is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £50 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Colchester to Derby bus arrive?

Colchester to Derby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Colchester to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Derby is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Colchester to Derby.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Derby?

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Colchester to Derby - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Derby by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to DerbyLondon St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 57m
£53–227
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Copeland StreetSky
6h 42m
£24–97
Drive 144 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Derby144 mi
3h 8m
£36–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus InterchangeX20 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicester
3. Take the train from Leicester to Derby
5h 49m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk005 / ...
6h 52m
£36–93

Colchester to Derby by train and subway

234Weekly Services

2h 57mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colchester to Derby.

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Distance: 181.3 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Derby via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 6h 52m.

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