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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Hull is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Hull is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Hull?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Hull. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Hull Interchange via Wembley Stadium Green Coach Parking First Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Hull?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Hull. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Hull via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Colchester to Hull?

The distance between Colchester and Hull is 251 miles. The road distance is 170.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Hull without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Colchester to Hull, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Hull bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Hull train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Hull?

The best way to get from Colchester to Hull is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Colchester to Hull bus arrive?

Colchester to Hull bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way station.

Where does the Colchester to Hull train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Hull?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Hull is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Colchester to Hull.

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

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Where can I stay near Hull?

There are 965+ hotels available in Hull.

Colchester to Hull - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Hull by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain
3. Take the train from Doncaster to Hulltrain
4h 8m
£73–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Waybus W20
2. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Green Coach Parking First Way to Hull Interchangebus W72
7h 42m
£42–109
Drive 169.5 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Hullcar 169.5 mi
3h 49m
£42–60
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Hulltrain London Kings Cross - Hull
4h 50m
£83–151
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Hulltrain
6h 33m
£74–121

Colchester to Hull by train and subway

272Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Hull.

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Hull via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Hull Interchange via Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way and Wembley Stadium Green Coach Parking First Way in around 7h 42m.

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