There are 5 ways to get from Mablethorpe to Colchester by bus, train, or car
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Line 59 bus, train via Ipswich
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 59
- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain
7h 15m£60–127Drive 134.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mablethorpe to Colchestercar 134.6 mi
3h 4m£34–48Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
9h 5m£49–91Line 59 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 59
- Take the train from Skegness to Sleafordtrain
- Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
7h 35m£71–119Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Central Bus Stationbus 50
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
7h 49m
Mablethorpe to Colchester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mablethorpe to Colchester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Mablethorpe to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Mablethorpe to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Grayscroft Coach Depot and arriving at Coach Stop via Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between Mablethorpe and Colchester is 207 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mablethorpe to Colchester without a car is to line 59 bus and train via Ipswich which takes 7h 15m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Mablethorpe to Colchester, including transfers.
Mablethorpe to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Mablethorpe to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mablethorpe to Colchester is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Mablethorpe to Colchester.
There are 1010+ hotels available in Colchester.
What companies run services between Mablethorpe, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a bus from Grayscroft Coach Depot to Coach Stop via Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–28
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Grantham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–16
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Skegness to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £13–21
Train from Sleaford to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Grantham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Lincoln Central to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Colchester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01522 533605
- Website
- pccoaches.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.pccoaches.co.uk/
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