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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Leeds is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Leeds is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Leeds?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Leeds station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Leeds City Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Leeds?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Leeds. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Leeds via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Colchester to Leeds?

The distance between Colchester and Leeds is 240 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Leeds without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Colchester to Leeds, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leeds bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leeds train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Leeds?

The best way to get from Colchester to Leeds is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Colchester to Leeds bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Leeds train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Leeds?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Leeds is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Colchester to Leeds.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Leeds?

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Colchester to Leeds - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 27m
£86–142
Bus
cheapest
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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus
6h 53m
£35–74
Drive 195.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Leedscar 195.1 mi
3h 44m
£48–68
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane STN - LBA
6h 14m
£56–135
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 58m
£82–141
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
7h 17m
£113–179
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
5h 36m
£108–351
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
6h 5m
£121–390

Colchester to Leeds by train and subway

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.4 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Leeds via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Leeds City Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 6h 53m.

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