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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Kettering is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Kettering is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Kettering?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Interchange via Knebworth Park Estate and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Kettering?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Kettering. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Kettering via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Colchester to Kettering?

The distance between Colchester and Kettering is 126 miles. The road distance is 91.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Kettering without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Colchester to Kettering, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Kettering bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Kettering train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Kettering?

The best way to get from Colchester to Kettering is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Colchester to Kettering bus arrive?

Colchester to Kettering bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.

Where does the Colchester to Kettering train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Kettering?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Kettering is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Colchester to Kettering.

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

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Where can I stay near Kettering?

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Colchester to Kettering - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Colchester to Kettering by train, bus, or car

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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 London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
2h 9m
£57–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Knebworth Park Estatebus K03
2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Northampton Bus Interchangebus K02
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Bus Interchangebus X4 / ...
5h 27m
£22–52
Drive 90.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Ketteringcar 90.8 mi
1h 58m
£23–33

Colchester to Kettering by train and subway

435Weekly Services

2h 9mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Kettering.

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Distance: 125.2 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Kettering via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Interchange via Knebworth Park Estate and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 5h 27m.

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