What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to St Helens is to train via Birmingham which costs £30 - £170 and takes 9h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to St Helens is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at World of Glass via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and St Helens?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at St Helens Central via Moorgate station, London Euston and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Colchester to St Helens?

The distance between Colchester and St Helens is 257 miles. The road distance is 223 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to St Helens without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to St Helens without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to St Helens?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Colchester to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to St Helens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to St Helens train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to St Helens?

The best way to get from Colchester to St Helens is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £65 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Colchester to St Helens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to St Helens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to St Helens?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to St Helens is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Colchester to St Helens.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to St Helens?

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Where can I stay near St Helens?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to St Helens 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 Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 50m
£70–276
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
9h 23m
£33–162
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 Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Abus
8h 29m
Drive 221.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to St Helenscar 221.7 mi
4h 27m
£55–79
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 Airport to St Helens Junctiontrain
5h 23m
£92–305
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Warrington Centraltrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 15m
£59–150
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 Airport to St Helens Junctiontrain
6h 40m
£66–179
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 57m
£59–133
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 39m
£235–772
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to St Helens Junctiontrain
5h 59m
£103–299

Colchester to St Helens by train and bus

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.8 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and St Helens, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to St Helens Central via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Wigan North Western in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to World of Glass via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F in around 8h 29m.

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