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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Colchester is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Colchester via Oxenholme Lake District, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Kendal to Colchester?

The distance between Kendal and Colchester is 306 miles. The road distance is 263.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Kendal to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Colchester train from?

Kendal to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Where does the Kendal to Colchester train arrive?

Kendal to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Kendal to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Colchester is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Kendal to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Colchester.

Kendal to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Kendal to Colchester by train, car, plane, or bus

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 Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 44m
£62–202
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 53m
£56–190
Drive 261.8 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Colchestercar 261.8 mi
5h 10m
£65–93
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District 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
6h 1m
£96–324
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
9h 5m
£90–202
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District 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
6h 50m
£111–437
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 35m
£106–412
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 55m
£72–241
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 20m
£58–300
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District 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
7h 22m
£82–371

Kendal to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

114Weekly Services

4h 44mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.2 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Colchester via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 44m.

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