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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Colchester is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Leicester to Colchester?

The distance between Leicester and Colchester is 153 miles. The road distance is 116.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Leicester to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Colchester bus from?

Leicester to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Colchester train from?

Leicester to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Colchester?

The best way to get from Leicester to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £50 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £50 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Leicester to Colchester bus arrive?

Leicester to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Leicester to Colchester train arrive?

Leicester to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Colchester is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Leicester to Colchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Leicester to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 9m
£53–79
Drive 116 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Colchestercar 116 mi
2h 30m
£29–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
4h 15m
£35–49
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
4h 15m
£74–177
Train, bus via Bus Interchange
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Essex County Hospitalbus X70 / ...
4h 27m

Leicester to Colchester by train and subway

438Weekly Services

2h 9mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Colchester.

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Distance: 152.1 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stop via Coach Station in around 4h 15m.

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