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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Colchester is to train via Peterborough which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Halifax Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Halifax to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Halifax and arriving at Colchester via Leeds, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Halifax to Colchester?

The distance between Halifax and Colchester is 261 miles. The road distance is 201.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Halifax to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Colchester bus from?

Halifax to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Colchester train from?

Halifax to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Halifax station.

Train or bus from Halifax to Colchester?

The best way to get from Halifax to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Halifax to Colchester bus arrive?

Halifax to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Halifax to Colchester train arrive?

Halifax to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Halifax to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Colchester is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Halifax to Colchester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Halifax to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Halifax to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 23m
£49–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 426 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
8h 37m
£37–86
Drive 200.1 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Colchestercar 200.1 mi
4h
£49–71
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 35m
£89–289
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
5h 53m
£68–116
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Halifax to Peterboroughtrain Bradford Interchange - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 6m
£42–71
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 36m
£58–145
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Halifax to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 43m
£60–183

Halifax to Colchester by train and subway

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Halifax to Colchester.

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Distance: 259.7 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Halifax to Colchester via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halifax Bus Station to Coach Stop via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 37m.

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