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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Colchester is to train and bus and fly which costs £50 - £140 and takes 5h 47m.

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 51m and costs £120 - £290.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Colchester?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Colchester is 445 miles. The road distance is 396.3 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 5m and costs £120 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Kilmarnock to Colchester, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Colchester is 396 miles. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Kilmarnock to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 479+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 5m
£128–299
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
5h 47m
£52–134
Drive 394 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Colchestercar 394 mi
7h 15m
£97–140
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
4h 53m
£54–146
Train via Doncaster
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
10h 52m
£126–351
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 51m
£120–287
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 27m
£120–369
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 22m
£93–196
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 33m
£88–233
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
6h 8m
£93–252

Kilmarnock to Colchester by train and bus

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7h 5mAverage Duration

£128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 442.4 mi
Duration: 7h 5m

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 5m.

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