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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Sheffield is to bus which costs £30 - £120 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Sheffield is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Waingate/CG19 via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Meadowhall Interchange/A3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Sheffield?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Sheffield. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Sheffield via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Colchester to Sheffield?

The distance between Colchester and Sheffield is 219 miles. The road distance is 170.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Sheffield without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Colchester to Sheffield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Sheffield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Sheffield train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Sheffield?

The best way to get from Colchester to Sheffield is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £120 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Colchester to Sheffield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Sheffield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Sheffield?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Sheffield is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Colchester to Sheffield.

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

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

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Colchester to Sheffield - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Colchester to Sheffield 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 St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
3h 30m
£106–181
Bus
cheapest
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 Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
6h 29m
£31–111
Drive 169.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Sheffieldcar 169.7 mi
3h 21m
£43–62
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
4h 58m
£113–349
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 8m
£93–156
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
6h 27m
£94–146
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 30m
£64–287

Colchester to Sheffield by train and subway

220Weekly Services

3h 30mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.5 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Sheffield via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Waingate/CG19 via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Meadowhall Interchange/A3 in around 6h 29m.

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