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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Colchester is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Colchester is to train via London which takes 2h 10m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Grantham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Grantham and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Grantham to Colchester?

The distance between Grantham and Colchester is 159 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 10m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Grantham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Colchester train from?

Grantham to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Where does the Grantham to Colchester train arrive?

Grantham to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Grantham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Grantham to Colchester is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Grantham to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Colchester.

Grantham to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 43 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Grantham 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 10m
£35–131
Drive 111.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Grantham to Colchestercar 111.6 mi
2h 19m
£28–40
Train, line 43 bus
1. Take the train from Grantham to Thetfordtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
4h 43m
£34–53
Train
1. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
3h 18m
£48–72

Grantham to Colchester by train and subway

330Weekly Services

2h 10mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grantham to Colchester.

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Distance: 158.5 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 10m.

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