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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Colchester is to bus and fly which costs £35 - £140 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 4h 25m and costs £95 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Colchester?

The distance between Hamilton and Colchester is 443 miles. The road distance is 389 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £85 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Hamilton to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Colchester bus from?

Hamilton to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Colchester train from?

Hamilton to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Hamilton to Colchester?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Colchester is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £85 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Hamilton to Colchester bus arrive?

Hamilton to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Hamilton to Colchester train arrive?

Hamilton to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Colchester is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Hamilton to Colchester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to London EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 33m
£86–247
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
5h 36m
£39–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
12h 59m
£48–124
Drive 386.7 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Colchester386.7 mi
6h 45m
£95–137
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
4h 25m
£95–289
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway590
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Station737
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
14h 40m
£68–108
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
4h 48m
£92–293
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Level
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 5m
£95–306
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
4h 55m
£59–193
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
5h 18m
£62–217
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
5h 13m
£43–143

Hamilton to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

86Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton to Colchester.

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Distance: 440.5 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 12h 59m.

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