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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Penrith is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Penrith is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £80 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Booth's Supermarket via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Colchester to Penrith?

The distance between Colchester and Penrith is 336 miles. The road distance is 287.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £80 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Colchester to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Penrith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Penrith train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Penrith?

The best way to get from Colchester to Penrith is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £80 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Colchester to Penrith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Penrith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Penrith is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Colchester to Penrith.

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

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Colchester to Penrith - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Penrith 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 Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 51m
£81–238
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 Booth's Supermarketbus
9h 39m
£35–76
Drive 285.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Penrithcar 285.8 mi
5h 10m
£70–101
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 24m
£50–146
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 32m
£75–273
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 7m
£55–166
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 27m
£103–317
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 11m
£114–347
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 Carlisletrain
6h 48m
£91–405
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 33m
£98–374
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 13m
£75–223

Colchester to Penrith by train, foot, and subway

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4h 51mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Penrith North Lakes via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Booth's Supermarket via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 9h 39m.

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