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

The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Colchester is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Hartlepool and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Colchester. However, there are services departing from York Road - Central Library and arriving at Coach Stop via Bus Station Stand 11, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Hartlepool and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Colchester?

The distance between Hartlepool and Colchester is 302 miles. The road distance is 255.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Hartlepool to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Colchester bus from?

Hartlepool to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Hartlepool to Colchester train from?

Hartlepool to Colchester train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.

Train or bus from Hartlepool to Colchester?

The best way to get from Hartlepool to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Colchester bus arrive?

Hartlepool to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Hartlepool to Colchester train arrive?

Hartlepool to Colchester train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Hartlepool to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Colchester is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Hartlepool to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 8m
£84–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 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
9h 9m
£39–76
Drive 254.2 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Colchestercar 254.2 mi
4h 38m
£63–91
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 15m
£102–335
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Peterboroughtrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
5h 14m
£85–164
Line 36 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Road - Grand Hotel to Rail Stationbus 36 / ...
2. Take the train from Thornaby to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
8h 24m
£87–134
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NCL - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 9m
£70–222
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 16m
£160–360
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Thornaby to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 44m
£139–370
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 11m
£80–238
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 8m
£124–310

Hartlepool to Colchester by train and subway

42Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Hartlepool to Colchester.

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Distance: 299.9 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Hartlepool to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to Coach Stop via Bus Station Stand 11, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 9m.

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