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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Selby is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Selby is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Selby?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Selby. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Selby via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Colchester to Selby?

The distance between Colchester and Selby is 228 miles. The road distance is 187.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Selby without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £35 - £180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Selby train from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Selby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Selby?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Selby is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Colchester to Selby.

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

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Where can I stay near Selby?

There are 431+ hotels available in Selby.

Colchester to Selby - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 43 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Selby by train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Selbytrain London Kings Cross - Hull / ...
4h 2m
£38–177
Drive 186.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Selbycar 186.2 mi
3h 40m
£46–66
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
4h 17m
£48–177
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Thetford to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Selbytrain
7h 33m
£55–136

Colchester to Selby by train and subway

61Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Colchester to Selby.

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Distance: 227.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Selby via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 2m.

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