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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Colchester is to fly and train which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs £100 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Estación Sur de Autobuses and arriving at Coach Stop via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 51m.

How far is it from Madrid to Colchester?

The distance between Madrid and Colchester is 843 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Colchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 28h 6m and costs £100 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Madrid to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Colchester bus from?

Madrid to Colchester bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación Sur de Autobuses station.

Where does the Madrid to Colchester bus arrive?

Madrid to Colchester bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Colchester?

Colchester is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 11:18 PM in Madrid and 10:18 PM in Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

Madrid to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Madrid to Colchester by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAD - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 44m
£104–330
Fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAD - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 23m
£53–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
28h 6m
£102–264
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Madrid to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Colchestercar
17h 25m
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAD - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 21m
£70–222
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAD - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 16m
£65–178
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane MAD - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 26m
£65–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus A8 / ...
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
29h 51m
£97–263
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Leontrain Alv / ...
2. Take the bus from León to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
35h 45m
£97–229
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Madrid to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Colchestercar
18h 48m
£261–376

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY) flights

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Map of how to get from Madrid to Colchester.

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Distance: 838.1 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Coach Stop via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 29h 51m.

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