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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Liverpool is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Liverpool is to train via London which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £270.

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 Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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 44m.

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 via London which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 via London which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 8h 45m.

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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Where can I stay near Liverpool?

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Colchester to Liverpool - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Colchester to Liverpool 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 London
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 44m
£56–267
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 5m
£37–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
8h 45m
£39–98
Drive 230.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Liverpoolcar 230.2 mi
4h 36m
£56–80
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 31m
£52–118
Train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
9h 7m
£53–151
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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 49m
£86–313
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h 2m
£53–174

Colchester to Liverpool by bus, foot, and train

71Weekly Services

9h 7mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Liverpool.

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 45m.

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