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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Gateshead is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Gateshead is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at John Dobson Street via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Gateshead?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Newcastle via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Colchester to Gateshead?

The distance between Colchester and Gateshead is 322 miles. The road distance is 277.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Gateshead without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Colchester to Gateshead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Gateshead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Gateshead train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Gateshead?

The best way to get from Colchester to Gateshead is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Colchester to Gateshead bus arrive?

Colchester to Gateshead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Gateshead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Gateshead?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Gateshead is 277 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Colchester to Gateshead.

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

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

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

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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 Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 50m
£66–197
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 Newcastletrain
5h 31m
£47–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to John Dobson Streetbus
9h 3m
Drive 275.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Gatesheadcar 275.7 mi
4h 58m
£68–98
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 31m
£82–333
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 40m
£82–127
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane STN - NCL
5h 42m
£66–137
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 6m
£118–347
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 Newcastletrain
5h 29m
£103–392
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 Newcastletrain
6h 9m
£115–467

Colchester to Gateshead by train and subway

320Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320.6 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Newcastle via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to John Dobson Street via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 9h 3m.

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