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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Whitehaven is to train via Birmingham which costs £55 - £170 and takes 12h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Tangier Street via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Whitehaven via Moorgate station, London Euston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Colchester to Whitehaven?

The distance between Colchester and Whitehaven is 393 miles. The road distance is 312.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Whitehaven without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £75 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Colchester to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Whitehaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Whitehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Colchester to Whitehaven is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £75 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 12h 46m.

Where does the Colchester to Whitehaven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Whitehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Whitehaven is 312 miles. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Colchester to Whitehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 536+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Colchester to Whitehaven - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Whitehaven by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
6h 28m
£79–302
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
6h 47m
£52–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 594
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
12h 46m
£74–131
Drive 310.5 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Whitehavencar 310.5 mi
6h 14m
£76–110
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Corkickletrain
10h 39m
£79–194
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain
3. Take the train from Gatley to Corkickletrain
12h 54m
£55–167
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 Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 20m
£56–184
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
6h 44m
£108–376
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 Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 17m
£114–366
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
7h 55m
£94–385
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 Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
8h 31m
£100–398

Colchester to Whitehaven by train

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Distance: 390.9 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Whitehaven via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Carlisle in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Tangier Street via Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and Trinity Baptist church in around 12h 46m.

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