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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Colchester is to train and fly and bus which costs £40 - £170 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Colchester is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs £110 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Coach Stop via Buchanan Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Colchester?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Colchester is 445 miles. The road distance is 396.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £140 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Kilmarnock to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Colchester bus from?

Kilmarnock to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Colchester?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Colchester is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £140 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 13h 31m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Colchester bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Colchester is 397 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Kilmarnock to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1042+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 2m
£147–300
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock 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
5h 23m
£40–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 595 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
13h 31m
£86–220
Drive 394.3 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Colchestercar 394.3 mi
7h 13m
£99–143
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 44m
£117–342
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock 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
5h 16m
£95–212
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 29m
£118–394
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 26m
£91–241
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 1m
£44–153
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 56m
£98–263

Kilmarnock to Colchester by train and bus

44Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kilmarnock to Colchester.

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Distance: 442.5 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Colchester via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston Station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Street to Coach Stop via Buchanan Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Coach Station in around 13h 31m.

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