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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Colchester is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Colchester is to train via London which takes 3h 30m and costs £95 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Coach Stop via Knebworth Park Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

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 30m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Colchester?

The distance between Liverpool and Colchester is 248 miles. The road distance is 230.9 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 via London which takes 3h 30m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Liverpool to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Colchester bus from?

Liverpool to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

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 bus from Liverpool to Colchester?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Colchester is to train via London which takes 3h 30m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Liverpool to Colchester bus arrive?

Liverpool to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.

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 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Liverpool to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 276+ hotels available in Colchester.

Liverpool to Colchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Liverpool 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 30m
£96–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Knebworth Park Estatebus K09
2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Coach Stopbus K03
7h 50m
£49–117
Drive 229.5 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Colchestercar 229.5 mi
4h 36m
£56–81
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 50m
£98–296
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
7h 44m
£117–210
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Thetfordtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich
8h 14m
£117–174
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 4m
£99–262
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 8m
£50–195
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 35m
£136–311

Liverpool to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

185Weekly Services

3h 30mAverage Duration

£96Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Colchester.

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Distance: 246.7 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Coach Stop via Knebworth Park Estate in around 7h 50m.

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