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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Runcorn is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Runcorn is to train via London which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Runcorn via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Colchester to Runcorn?

The distance between Colchester and Runcorn is 235 miles. The road distance is 213.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Runcorn without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Colchester to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Runcorn bus from?

Colchester to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Runcorn train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Runcorn?

The best way to get from Colchester to Runcorn is to train via London which takes 4h 2m and costs £45 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Colchester to Runcorn bus arrive?

Colchester to Runcorn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Colchester to Runcorn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Runcorn?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Runcorn is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Colchester to Runcorn.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Runcorn by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to RuncornLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 2m
£49–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Warrington InterchangeUk021
9h 43m
£29–53
Drive 212.4 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Runcorn212.4 mi
4h 29m
£53–76
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Colchester to Chelmsford
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
6h 38m
£63–133
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to ElyColchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Ely to Warrington CentralNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street
7h 25m
£84–129
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to RuncornBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
7h 34m
£44–150
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
6h 35m
£237–626
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorn
5h 55m
£95–330
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Chelmsford
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Runcorn
7h 39m
£76–200

Colchester to Runcorn by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 233.9 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Runcorn via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 9h 43m.

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