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 £60 - £150 and takes 9h 37m.

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 10m and costs £85 - £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 Hartlepool Interchange and arriving at Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

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 10m.

How far is it from Hartlepool to Colchester?

The distance between Hartlepool and Colchester is 302 miles. The road distance is 255.3 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 10m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 National Express, depart from Hartlepool Interchange station.

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 10m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Hartlepool to Colchester bus arrive?

Hartlepool to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green 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 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Hartlepool to Colchester.

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

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How do I get a bus 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 10m
£86–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hartlepool Interchange to Golders Green Stationbus 436
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
9h 37m
£63–150
Drive 253.8 mi
1. Drive from Hartlepool to Colchestercar 253.8 mi
4h 40m
£64–92
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 21m
£100–365
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
£87–160
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Peterboroughtrain Middlesbrough - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
8h
£90–148
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NCL - STN
6h 37m
£68–217
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 23m
£151–361
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted 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 London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
6h 39m
£75–228
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 45m
£139–359
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 14m
£113–299

Hartlepool to Colchester by train and subway

42Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 299.8 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartlepool Interchange to Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 9h 37m.

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