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 20m.

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 20m 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 London Victoria and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Colchester to Lampeter?

The distance between Colchester and Lampeter is 304 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 3m and costs £70 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m 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 3m and costs £70 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Colchester to Lampeter bus arrive?

Colchester to Lampeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Lampeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Lampeter is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Colchester to Lampeter.

Where can I stay near Lampeter?

There are 690+ hotels available in Lampeter.

Colchester to Lampeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Colchester to Lampeter 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 via Swansea
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swansea
3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthen
7h 3m
£72–251
Drive 260.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Lampeter260.2 mi
5h 20m
£64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rose and Crown508
3. Take the bus from Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 to The Black LionT1 / ...
10h 34m
Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)STN - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Carmarthen
10h 45m
£82–198
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to CarmarthenLondon Paddington - Carmarthen
7h 12m
£81–217
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
11h 9m
Bus, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)STN - CWL
3. Take the train from Bridgend to Carmarthen
10h 8m
£88–206

Colchester to Lampeter by train and bus

156Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 301.8 mi
Duration: 7h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to The Black Lion via London Victoria, Rose and Crown, and Carmarthen Bus Station Stand 1 in around 10h 34m.

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