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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Durham is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Durham is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Durham. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Durham via Stratford, Moorgate station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Colchester to Durham?

The distance between Colchester and Durham is 309 miles. The road distance is 262.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £80 - £230.

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

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Durham train from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Durham train arrive?

Colchester to Durham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Durham is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Colchester to Durham.

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

Book your Colchester to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1680+ hotels available in Durham.

Colchester to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Durham by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to DurhamLondon Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 25m
£83–230
Train via Peterborough
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to York
3. Take the train from York to Durham
4h 28m
£63–133
Drive 260.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Durham260.9 mi
4h 42m
£64–92
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durham
5h
£80–339
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
6h 34m
£66–174
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
5h 36m
£123–358
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
6h 20m
£120–372
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
4. Take the train from Leeds to Durham
7h 18m
£111–399
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
7h 13m
£79–254

Colchester to Durham by train and subway

122Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Durham.

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Distance: 307.4 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Durham via Stratford, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 25m.

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