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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Sunderland is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Sunderland is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Interchange via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Sunderland?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Sunderland via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Colchester to Sunderland?

The distance between Colchester and Sunderland is 334 miles. The road distance is 272.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Sunderland without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Colchester to Sunderland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Sunderland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Sunderland train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Sunderland?

The best way to get from Colchester to Sunderland is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Colchester to Sunderland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Sunderland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Sunderland?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Sunderland is 273 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Colchester to Sunderland.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Sunderland 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 King's Cross to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 36m
£58–203
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 Interchangebus
8h 12m
£42–71
Drive 270.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Sunderlandcar 270.9 mi
4h 53m
£66–95
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 57m
£81–348
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sunderlandtrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
5h 49m
£69–107
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 Interchangebus 426 / ...
10h 19m
£62–100
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane STN - NCL
6h
£57–134
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
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 Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 37m
£112–332
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 11m
£50–205
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
6h 15m
£109–377

Colchester to Sunderland by train and subway

195Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.4 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Sunderland via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Interchange via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 8h 12m.

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