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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Colchester is to fly and train which costs £360 - £850 and takes 27h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Colchester is to fly which takes 26h 17m and costs £410 - £950.

How far is it from Melbourne to Colchester?

The distance between Melbourne and Colchester is 10585 miles.

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

It takes approximately 26h 17m to get from Melbourne to Colchester, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Colchester?

Colchester is 11h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:57 PM in Melbourne and 4:57 AM in Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

Melbourne to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Colchester by plane or train

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 Stansted Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MEL - STN
26h 17m
£419–928
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)MEL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
27h 19m
£359–1,082
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MEL - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
27h 23m
£368–829
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)MEL - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
28h 39m
£451–1,167
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London City Airport (LCY)MEL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
28h 58m
£493–1,152
Fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Southend Airport (SEN)MEL - SEN
2. Take the train from Shenfield to Colchester
30h 15m
£479–1,448
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)MEL - MAN
2. Take the train from Wilmslow to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
29h 59m
£419–1,252
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Newcastle (NCL)MEL - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
30h 54m
£619–806

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) flights

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22h 55mAverage Duration

£418Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 10,523.2 mi
Duration: 26h 17m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Colchester, England?

Emirates flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) twice daily.

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