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 £60 - £160 and takes 12h 6m.

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 28m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Keswick and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Keswick station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station and Knebworth Park Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

How far is it from Keswick to Colchester?

The distance between Keswick and Colchester is 361 miles. The road distance is 302.3 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 - £230.

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 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 6m.

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 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Keswick to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Keswick 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 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
£130–229
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 Knebworth Park Estatebus K09
3. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Coach Stopbus K03
12h 6m
£64–156
Drive 300.6 mi
1. Drive from Keswick to Colchestercar 300.6 mi
5h 28m
£74–107
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
6h 43m
£86–209
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 7m
£148–257
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 10m
£132–347
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
7h 15m
£85–194
Bus, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station 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 38m
£118–397
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 19m
£152–360
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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
7h 12m
£125–259
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 50m
£122–264

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

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 359.4 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station 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 Bus Station to Coach Stop via Rail Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Knebworth Park Estate in around 12h 6m.

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