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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Colchester is to bus via Bus Interchange which costs £25 - £50 and takes 6h 48m.

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 40m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

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 40m.

How far is it from Derby to Colchester?

The distance between Derby and Colchester is 182 miles. The road distance is 143.6 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 40m and costs £50 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Derby to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Colchester bus from?

Derby to Colchester bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Derby to Colchester?

The best way to get from Derby to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Derby to Colchester bus arrive?

Derby to Colchester bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus 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 10m to drive from Derby to Colchester.

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

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

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Derby to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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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 - Norwich / ...
2h 40m
£52–193
Bus via Bus Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copeland Street to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
6h 48m
£25–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
6h 26m
£34–77
Drive 142.8 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Colchestercar 142.8 mi
3h 10m
£36–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
5h 20m
£27–119

Derby to Colchester by train and subway

227Weekly Services

2h 40mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Derby to Colchester.

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Distance: 181.3 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 6h 26m.

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