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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Colchester is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Hull and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Hull to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Colchester via Doncaster, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Hull to Colchester?

The distance between Hull and Colchester is 251 miles. The road distance is 170.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hull to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £65 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Hull to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hull to Colchester train from?

Hull to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.

Where does the Hull to Colchester train arrive?

Hull to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Hull to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hull to Colchester is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Hull to Colchester.

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

Book your Hull to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

Hull to Colchester - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Hull to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hull to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
3h 45m
£68–217
Drive 169.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hull to Colchestercar 169.4 mi
3h 51m
£42–60
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane HUY - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 59m
£105–388
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Hull to Peterboroughtrain Hull - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
4h 55m
£106–150
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Hull to Peterboroughtrain Hull - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 18m
£112–195
Fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane HUY - NWI
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain
5h 14m
£139–633

Hull to Colchester by train and subway

292Weekly Services

3h 45mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.3 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Hull to Colchester via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 45m.

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