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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Colchester is to train and fly which costs £45 - £140 and takes 4h 29m.

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 £110 - £280.

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 52m.

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 Wigan North Western, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Colchester?

The distance between Hamilton and Colchester is 443 miles. The road distance is 389.5 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 via Wigan which takes 5h 53m and costs £160 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 via Wigan which takes 5h 53m and costs £160 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £210 and takes 13h 52m.

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 Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Colchester is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m 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 - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Hamilton to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Wigan
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Wigan North Westerntrain
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 53m
£167–291
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hamilton Central to Glasgow Central Low Leveltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
4h 29m
£48–131
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 52m
£88–209
Drive 387.2 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Colchestercar 387.2 mi
6h 48m
£95–136
Train
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Peterboroughtrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
8h 59m
£122–210
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
9h 8m
£214–330
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4h 51m
£61–145
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
£114–277
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 55m
£128–301
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 3m
£114–359
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
£87–186
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 26m
£98–215

Hamilton to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

100Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

£167Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hamilton to Colchester.

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Distance: 440.5 mi
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Colchester via Wigan North Western, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 13h 52m.

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