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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Liverpool is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Liverpool is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £90 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Coach Station and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Colchester to Liverpool?

The distance between Colchester and Liverpool is 248 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Colchester to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Liverpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Liverpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Colchester to Liverpool is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Colchester to Liverpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Liverpool is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Colchester to Liverpool.

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

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

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Colchester to Liverpool - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Liverpool by train, bus, car, or 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 London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 51m
£93–173
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 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
8h 29m
£33–67
Drive 230.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Liverpoolcar 230.2 mi
4h 36m
£56–81
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
5h 41m
£52–187
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h
£129–214
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
8h 22m
£114–204
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
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 bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
5h 1m
£92–292
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
6h 33m
£49–190
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
5h 42m
£130–295

Colchester to Liverpool by train, foot, and subway

189Weekly Services

3h 51mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Liverpool Lime Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 8h 29m.

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