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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs £30 - £160 and takes 5h 8m.

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 28m and costs £100 - £390.

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 Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

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 31m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Colchester?

The distance between Hamilton and Colchester is 443 miles. The road distance is 389.8 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 31m and costs £130 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 31m and costs £130 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 13h 39m.

Where does the Hamilton to Colchester bus arrive?

Hamilton to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green 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 390 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 31m
£135–279
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
5h 8m
£34–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
13h 39m
£83–206
Drive 387.6 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Colchestercar 387.6 mi
6h 46m
£96–138
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 28m
£108–382
Train via Doncaster
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
8h 4m
£141–327
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h
£88–212
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 14m
£108–384
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 12m
£117–340
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
5h 41m
£40–139
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 39m
£81–220

Hamilton to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

85Weekly Services

5h 31mAverage Duration

£135Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton to Colchester.

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Distance: 440.5 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 13h 39m.

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