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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Colchester is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £60 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Colchester?

The distance between Liverpool and Colchester is 248 miles. The road distance is 230 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £60 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Liverpool to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Colchester train from?

Liverpool to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or fly from Liverpool to Colchester?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Liverpool to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liverpool to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Colchester is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Liverpool to Colchester.

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

Book your Liverpool to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1020+ hotels available in Colchester.

Liverpool to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool to Colchester by train, 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 Liverpool Lime Street to London EustonLiverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 31m
£61–237
Drive 228.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Liverpool to Colchester228.7 mi
4h 36m
£56–81
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
5h 39m
£63–173
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to PeterboroughLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to ColchesterPeterborough - Colchester
6h 50m
£80–197
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h
£90–286
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
6h 18m
£89–251
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 44m
£104–340

Liverpool to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

177Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Colchester.

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Distance: 246.8 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) twice daily.

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