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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Colchester is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 53m.

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 £70 - £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 and Knebworth Park Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

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 41m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m 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 41m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 11h 53m.

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 479+ hotels available in Colchester.

Cumbria to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 41m
£130–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Knebworth Park Estatebus K09
3. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Coach Stopbus K03
11h 53m
£64–156
Drive 288.9 mi
1. Drive from Cumbria to Colchestercar 288.9 mi
5h 18m
£71–102
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
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
6h 29m
£86–204
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 54m
£148–257
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 56m
£132–347
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
7h
£85–194
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 24m
£118–397
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
7h 4m
£152–350
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 35m
£122–264

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

83Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Colchester.

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Distance: 347.6 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Coach Stop via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Knebworth Park Estate in around 11h 53m.

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