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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Colchester is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 13h.

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 23m and costs £100 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Burnside Lane and arriving at Coach Stop via Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

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 34m.

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 34m and costs £110 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 34m and costs £110 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 13h.

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 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 34m
£111–279
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 5m
£35–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
13h
£52–98
Drive 387.6 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Colchestercar 387.6 mi
6h 46m
£94–136
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 23m
£107–292
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 590
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
14h 26m
£83–199
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 53m
£128–321
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 2m
£107–354
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
4h 58m
£82–193
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
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 31m
£56–155
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
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 28m
£97–227

Hamilton to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

85Weekly Services

5h 34mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.5 mi
Duration: 5h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Coach Stop via Buchanan Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 13h.

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