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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Wakefield is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Wakefield is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Colchester to Wakefield?

The distance between Colchester and Wakefield is 230 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Colchester to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Wakefield train from?

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

Where does the Colchester to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Wakefield is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Colchester to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 2194+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Colchester to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Wakefield by train, 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 Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 12m
£81–125
Drive 184.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Wakefieldcar 184.3 mi
3h 37m
£47–67
Train, fly
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 Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
5h 48m
£108–345
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 43m
£77–122

Colchester to Wakefield by train and subway

230Weekly Services

3h 12mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Wakefield Westgate via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 12m.

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