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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £40 - £130 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 51m and costs £95 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Stratford (London), Highbury & Islington station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Colchester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Colchester and Edinburgh is 446 miles. The road distance is 376.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £90 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Colchester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Colchester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Colchester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Edinburgh is 376 miles. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Colchester to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Edinburgh 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 Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 32m
£93–240
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colchester to Chelmsford
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
4h 6m
£41–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
10h 49m
£47–133
Drive 374.3 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Edinburgh374.3 mi
7h 7m
£92–132
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to PeterboroughColchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 21m
£100–148
Train via Chesterfield
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicester
2. Take the train from Leicester to Chesterfield
3. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley
10h 58m
£66–308
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 51m
£95–322
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
4h 24m
£78–226
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
4h 42m
£100–329
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4h 31m
£74–236
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Chelmsford
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 55m
£54–204

Colchester to Edinburgh by train and subway

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 443.8 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Colchester to Edinburgh Waverley via Stratford (London), Highbury & Islington, Highbury & Islington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Edinburgh, Bus Station via London Victoria in around 10h 49m.

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