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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Lampeter is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Lampeter is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Lampeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Lampeter. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at The Black Lion via Coach Station, London Victoria and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Colchester to Lampeter?

The distance between Colchester and Lampeter is 303 miles. The road distance is 261.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Lampeter without a car is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 30m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Colchester to Lampeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Lampeter bus from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Lampeter?

The best way to get from Colchester to Lampeter is to train via Swansea which takes 7h 30m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Colchester to Lampeter bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Lampeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Lampeter is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Colchester to Lampeter.

Where can I stay near Lampeter?

There are 705+ hotels available in Lampeter.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Swansea
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain
7h 30m
£132–255
Drive 260.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Lampetercar 260.2 mi
5h 22m
£64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crownbus 508
4. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
12h 1m
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Carmarthentrain London Paddington - Carmarthen / ...
7h 43m
£130–240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwythtrain
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black Lionbus T1 / ...
11h 36m

Colchester to Lampeter by train and bus

96Weekly Services

7h 30mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Lampeter.

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Distance: 301.6 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Lampeter, Wales?

You can take a train from Colchester to The Black Lion via Stratford, London Paddington, Swansea, Carmarthen, and Carmarthen station in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to The Black Lion via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 in around 12h 1m.

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