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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Colchester is to bus which costs £70 - £130 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 4h 42m and costs £75 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Coach Stop via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Inverness to Colchester?

The distance between Inverness and Colchester is 526 miles. The road distance is 533.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 7m and costs £190 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Inverness to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Colchester bus from?

Inverness to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Colchester train from?

Inverness to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Colchester?

The best way to get from Inverness to Colchester is to train via London which takes 9h 7m and costs £190 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Inverness to Colchester bus arrive?

Inverness to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Colchester train arrive?

Inverness to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Colchester is 534 miles. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Inverness to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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

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

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 57m
£88–339
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
8h 21m
£60–209
Train via London
1. Take the train from Inverness to King's Crosstrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
9h 7m
£193–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
15h 25m
£72–130
Drive 530.8 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Colchestercar 530.8 mi
9h 57m
£130–187
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane INV - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 47m
£74–216
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 42m
£75–187
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 26m
£149–422
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Inverness to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
8h 9m
£77–261
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to London Eustontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
12h 31m
£161–261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Peterboroughtrain
4. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
14h 42m
£236–377

Inverness to Colchester by train and subway

7Weekly Services

9h 7mAverage Duration

£193Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.5 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Coach Stop via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 15h 25m.

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