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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Colchester is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Colchester is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Coach Stop via Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Northampton to Colchester?

The distance between Northampton and Colchester is 121 miles. The road distance is 98 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Northampton to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Colchester bus from?

Northampton to Colchester bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Colchester train from?

Northampton to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Colchester?

The best way to get from Northampton to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Northampton to Colchester bus arrive?

Northampton to Colchester bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Northampton to Colchester train arrive?

Northampton to Colchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Colchester is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Northampton to Colchester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Northampton to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 9m
£32–104
Drive 97.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Northampton to Colchestercar 97.4 mi
2h 3m
£24–35
Bus via London
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
4h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to The Pointbus X6
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Essex County Hospitalbus X70 / ...
6h 16m

Northampton to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

285Weekly Services

2h 9mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northampton to Colchester.

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Distance: 119.9 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Coach Stop via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 4h 50m.

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