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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    7h 56m
    £129–205

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus 595
    2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    12h 5m
    £62–105

  3. Drive  289.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cumbria to Colchestercar car 289.2 mi
    5h 16m
    £72–104

  4. Line 508 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ullswater Guest House to Rail Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain train
    6h 26m
    £72–192

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train
    9h 49m
    £138–213

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 13m
    £135–421

  7. Line 508 bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ullswater Guest House to Rail Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain train
    7h 16m
    £75–207

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h 3m
    £127–378

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane NCL - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h 37m
    £115–358

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    7h 3m
    £142–396

  11. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    7h 27m
    £114–264

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

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Coach Stop via Bus Station, Bus Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 12h 5m.

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