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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £60 - £160 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Colchester is to train and fly which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Union Square Bus Station, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Colchester via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Elgin to Colchester?

The distance between Elgin and Colchester is 547 miles. The road distance is 536.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs £85 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Elgin to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Colchester bus from?

Elgin to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Colchester train from?

Elgin to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Colchester?

The best way to get from Elgin to Colchester is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs £85 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 19h 21m.

Where does the Elgin to Colchester bus arrive?

Elgin to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Elgin to Colchester train arrive?

Elgin to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Colchester is 537 miles. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Elgin to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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

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

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Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h
£84–347
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Bus Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
17h 10m
£61–155
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
10h 6m
£89–249
Drive 533.4 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Colchestercar 533.4 mi
10h 16m
£130–188
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 1m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 5m
£67–210
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 55m
£69–214
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane ABZ - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 1m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane ABZ - NWI
3. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
6h 26m
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
11h 22m
£128–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
19h 21m
£69–150

Elgin to Colchester by bus, subway, and train

7Weekly Services

17h 10mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543.7 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Elgin, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Elgin to Colchester via Aberdeen, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Union Square Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 19h 21m.

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