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

The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £18 - £95 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Lichfield and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lichfield station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Newhall St, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Lichfield and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Lichfield City and arriving at Colchester via Lichfield Trent Valley, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Lichfield to Colchester?

The distance between Lichfield and Colchester is 172 miles. The road distance is 147.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lichfield to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Lichfield to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Colchester bus from?

Lichfield to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Colchester train from?

Lichfield to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lichfield Trent Valley station.

Train or bus from Lichfield to Colchester?

The best way to get from Lichfield to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £30 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Lichfield to Colchester bus arrive?

Lichfield to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Lichfield to Colchester train arrive?

Lichfield to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Lichfield to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lichfield to Colchester is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Lichfield to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 54m
£30–220
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corporation St to Bus Stationbus 6 / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 6m
£18–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
7h 43m
£31–67
Drive 146.8 mi
1. Drive from Lichfield to Colchestercar 146.8 mi
2h 58m
£36–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
6h 43m
£31–181

Lichfield to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 171.4 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Lichfield City to Colchester via Lichfield Trent Valley, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via The Square Peg, Newhall St, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 43m.

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