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

The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Colchester is to bus which costs £65 - £170 and takes 12h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keswick to Colchester is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Keswick and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Coach Stop via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Keswick to Colchester?

The distance between Keswick and Colchester is 361 miles. The road distance is 302.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keswick to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £130 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Keswick to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Keswick to Colchester bus from?

Keswick to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Train or bus from Keswick to Colchester?

The best way to get from Keswick to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Keswick to Colchester bus arrive?

Keswick to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Keswick to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Colchester is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Keswick to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1008+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 59m
£132–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
12h 19m
£66–169
Drive 300.9 mi
1. Drive from Keswick to Colchestercar 300.9 mi
5h 26m
£74–106
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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 9m
£134–357
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
10h 6m
£150–257
Bus, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Greta Bank to Rail Stationbus
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 32m
£120–377
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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
7h 12m
£154–370
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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
7h 13m
£75–204
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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 50m
£82–199
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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 46m
£124–275

Keswick to Colchester by bus, train, subway, and foot

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6h 59mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 359 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Keswick, Cumbria, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Colchester via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greta Bank to Coach Stop via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 12h 19m.

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