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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to York is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to York is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £75 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and York?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to York. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at York via Stratford, Moorgate station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Colchester to York?

The distance between Colchester and York is 243 miles. The road distance is 202.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Colchester to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to York train from?

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

Where does the Colchester to York train arrive?

Colchester to York train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to York?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to York is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Colchester to York.

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

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Where can I stay near York?

There are 1951+ hotels available in York.

Colchester to York - 7 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Colchester to York by train, car, bus, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 57m
£77–143
Drive 201.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Yorkcar 201.4 mi
3h 53m
£49–71
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane STN - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
7h 33m
£66–137
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 39m
£77–139
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 Yorktrain
5h 16m
£113–379
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 Yorktrain
6h 4m
£116–365
Train to London City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Yorktrain
6h 47m
£275–665

Colchester to York by train

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Distance: 241.7 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to York via Stratford, Liverpool Street Station, Moorgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 57m.

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