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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Colchester is to drive which costs £65 - £110 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Colchester is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Coach Stop via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Colchester?

The distance between Cumbria and Colchester is 350 miles. The road distance is 290.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £65 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Cumbria to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Colchester bus from?

Cumbria to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Colchester?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 12h 9m.

Where does the Cumbria to Colchester bus arrive?

Cumbria to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Colchester is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Cumbria to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cumbria to Colchester by train, bus, 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 Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 42m
£70–205
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 53m
£61–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
12h 9m
£67–132
Drive 288.9 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Colchestercar 288.9 mi
5h 18m
£70–101
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 53m
£99–322
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
9h 53m
£93–252
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 21m
£90–357
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 55m
£121–400
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 53m
£76–219
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 27m
£67–266
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 27m
£89–324

Cumbria to Colchester by bus, train, subway, and foot

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Colchester.

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Distance: 347.7 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Colchester via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Coach Stop via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Coach Station in around 12h 9m.

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