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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Perth is to bus and fly and train which costs £45 - £160 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Perth is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 4m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Perth. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Leonard Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Perth. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Perth via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Colchester to Perth?

The distance between Colchester and Perth is 503 miles. The road distance is 421.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Perth without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £100 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Colchester to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Perth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Perth?

The best way to get from Colchester to Perth is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs £100 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Colchester to Perth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Perth is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Colchester to Perth.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
7h 16m
£102–307
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5h 4m
£47–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station
4. Take the bus from George Street to Leonard StreetE9
12h 5m
Drive 418.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Perth418.7 mi
7h 49m
£104–150
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4h 36m
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perth
8h 4m
£102–228
Bus via Leicester
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station777
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station180 / ...
4. Take the bus from George Street to Leonard StreetE9
15h 1m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4h 38m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
5h 6m
£108–364
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 23m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 25m

Colchester to Perth by train and subway

171Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 499.6 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Colchester to Perth via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Leonard Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 12h 5m.

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