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 45m.

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 22m and costs £70 - £210.

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 Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

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 22m and costs £70 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m 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 London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Durham is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Colchester to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1667+ hotels available in Durham.

Colchester to Durham - 10 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Durham by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 22m
£70–207
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
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 Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 12m
£62–193
Drive 260.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Durhamcar 260.9 mi
4h 45m
£64–93
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 Durhamtrain
4h 50m
£86–339
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
4h 31m
£65–137
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 25m
£122–353
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 Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 14m
£119–362
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 Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
7h 18m
£107–399
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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 52m
£76–258
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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 54m
£131–417

Colchester to Durham by train and subway

122Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 307 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Durham via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 22m.

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