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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Colchester is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 11 and arriving at Coach Stop via Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Colchester via Darlington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Colchester?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Colchester is 302 miles. The road distance is 245.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Middlesbrough to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Colchester bus from?

Middlesbrough to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Colchester train from?

Middlesbrough to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Colchester?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Colchester bus arrive?

Middlesbrough to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Colchester train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Colchester is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Middlesbrough to Colchester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Middlesbrough to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's CrossNewcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 26m
£74–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
8h
£36–78
Drive 244 mi
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Colchester244 mi
4h 26m
£61–88
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 41m
£89–328
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to York
2. Take the train from York to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchester
5h 47m
£62–244
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to PeterboroughSunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted AirportBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 9m
£57–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 40m
£108–370
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 43m
£134–397

Middlesbrough to Colchester by train and subway

214Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 299.8 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Colchester via Darlington, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Coach Stop via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 8h.

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