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

The cheapest way to get from Northwich to Colchester is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northwich to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Northwich and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Northwich to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Greenbank and arriving at Colchester via Chester, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Northwich to Colchester?

The distance between Northwich and Colchester is 250 miles. The road distance is 199.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northwich to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £75 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Northwich to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northwich to Colchester train from?

Northwich to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Where does the Northwich to Colchester train arrive?

Northwich to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Northwich to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Northwich to Colchester is 199 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Northwich to Colchester.

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

Book your Northwich to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1020+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 41m
£77–410
Drive 198.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Northwich to Colchester198.3 mi
4h 12m
£49–70
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Greenbank to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 10m
£91–282
Line 37 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Northwich Bus Interchange to Railway Station37
2. Take the train from Crewe to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
4h 48m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Greenbank to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
6h 43m
£67–171
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Greenbank to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 45m
£201–425
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Greenbank to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchester
7h 17m
£71–152
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Greenbank to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 54m
£105–336

Northwich to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

79Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Greenbank to Colchester via Chester, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 41m.

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