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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Colchester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £85 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Derby to Colchester?

The distance between Derby and Colchester is 182 miles. The road distance is 143.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Derby to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Colchester train from?

Derby to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Where does the Derby to Colchester train arrive?

Derby to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Colchester is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Derby to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

Derby to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Derby to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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 Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
2h 51m
£88–149
Drive 143.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Derby to Colchestercar 143.1 mi
3h 9m
£35–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus Uk014 / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Clacton-on-Sea / ...
4h 54m
£50–107
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
5h 32m
£78–117

Derby to Colchester by train and subway

216Weekly Services

2h 51mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Derby to Colchester.

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Distance: 181.3 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 51m.

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