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

The cheapest way to get from Crewe to Colchester is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crewe to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Crewe and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Crewe and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Crewe to Colchester?

The distance between Crewe and Colchester is 213 miles. The road distance is 189.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crewe to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £65 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Crewe to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crewe to Colchester train from?

Crewe to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or fly from Crewe to Colchester?

The best way to get from Crewe to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £240 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Crewe to Colchester train arrive?

Crewe to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Crewe to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Crewe to Colchester is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Crewe to Colchester.

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

Book your Crewe to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1042+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 47m
£69–186
Drive 188.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crewe to Colchestercar 188.4 mi
3h 55m
£47–68
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 30m
£103–306
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 13m
£61–239
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 49m
£68–231
Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 2m
£203–484
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 4m
£140–315

Crewe to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.5 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Crewe to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Ryanair UK fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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