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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Scotland is to bus and fly which costs £35 - £120 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Scotland is to bus and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Glasgow Central via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Colchester to Scotland?

The distance between Colchester and Scotland is 455 miles. The road distance is 401 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £70 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Colchester to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Scotland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Scotland?

The best way to get from Colchester to Scotland is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £70 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Colchester to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Scotland is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Colchester to Scotland.

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

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Colchester to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Scotland 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 Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
6h 9m
£71–278
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3h 30m
£35–115
Bus
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 Buchanan Bus Stationbus
11h 30m
£45–97
Drive 398.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Glasgowcar 398.7 mi
7h 3m
£96–139
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3h 44m
£39–120
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
12h 19m
£44–110
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 46m
£97–292
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3h 32m
£87–282
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
4h 18m
£58–193
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 32m
£69–213

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Scotland.

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Distance: 452.8 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Colchester to Glasgow Central via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Buchanan Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 11h 30m.

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