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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Spalding is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Spalding is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Spalding?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Spalding via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Colchester to Spalding?

The distance between Colchester and Spalding is 147 miles. The road distance is 97 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Spalding without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Colchester to Spalding, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Spalding train from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Spalding train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Spalding?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Spalding is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Colchester to Spalding.

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

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Where can I stay near Spalding?

There are 393+ hotels available in Spalding.

Colchester to Spalding - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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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 King's Cross to PeterboroughLondon Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 14m
£47–150
Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Spalding96.5 mi
2h 16m
£24–35
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to PeterboroughColchester - Peterborough
3h 15m
£37–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus InterchangeX20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach StationX20
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterborough
5h 10m

Colchester to Spalding by train and subway

81Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.1 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Spalding via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 3h 14m.

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