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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Colchester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Colchester is to train via London which takes 2h 45m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Colchester?

The distance between Nottingham and Colchester is 180 miles. The road distance is 136 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 45m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Nottingham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Colchester bus from?

Nottingham to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Colchester train from?

Nottingham to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Colchester?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Colchester is to train via London which takes 2h 45m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Nottingham to Colchester bus arrive?

Nottingham to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Colchester train arrive?

Nottingham to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Colchester is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Nottingham to Colchester.

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

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

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Nottingham to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 45m
£41–172
Drive 135.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nottingham to Colchestercar 135.2 mi
2h 48m
£33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
5h 40m
£34–74
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
4h 4m
£56–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
5h 31m

Nottingham to Colchester by train and subway

216Weekly Services

2h 45mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Colchester.

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Distance: 179.4 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 40m.

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