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How to get fromColchester to Rotherhamby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Rotherham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 37m
    £37–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    6h 53m
    £27–78

  3. Drive 166.9 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Rotherhamcar car 166.9 mi
    3h 18m
    £41–59

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 43m
    £88–331

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Corporation Street/Market Streetbus bus X3
    4h 12m

Colchester to Rotherham by train and subway

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Colchester, England and Rotherham, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Rotherham Central via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Westgate/Main Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 6h 53m.

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