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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £35 - £130 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs £35 - £130.

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 Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Asda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

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, Moorgate station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Colchester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Colchester and Edinburgh is 447 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 29m and costs £80 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 29m and costs £80 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 12h 39m.

Where does the Colchester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Colchester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach 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 10m to drive from Colchester to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Colchester to Edinburgh - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 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)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 29m
£80–220
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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
3h 44m
£39–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
12h 39m
£54–110
Drive 374.3 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Edinburghcar 374.3 mi
7h 10m
£90–130
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 24m
£90–138
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
11h 2m
£57–300
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 46m
£97–312
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 41m
£102–329
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 32m
£69–233
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
4h 34m
£73–214
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
4h 36m
£52–133
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
4h 38m
£104–300

Colchester to Edinburgh by train and subway

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5h 29mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 444.1 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Edinburgh Waverley via Stratford, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, M&S, and Asda in around 12h 39m.

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