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

The cheapest way to get from Oakham to Colchester is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakham to Colchester is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Oakham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Oakham and arriving at Colchester via Ely and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Oakham to Colchester?

The distance between Oakham and Colchester is 124 miles. The road distance is 103.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakham to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Oakham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakham to Colchester train from?

Oakham to Colchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.

Where does the Oakham to Colchester train arrive?

Oakham to Colchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Ely station.

Can I drive from Oakham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakham to Colchester is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Oakham to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1035+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Oakham to Colchester by train, car, 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 Oakham to Elytrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
3h 35m
£60–101
Drive 102.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oakham to Colchestercar 102.6 mi
2h 10m
£26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oakham to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
3h 41m
£56–84
Train, bus via Bus Interchange
1. Take the train from Oakham to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
3h 48m
£54–75

Oakham to Colchester by train

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oakham to Colchester.

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Distance: 123.4 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Oakham, District of Rutland, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Oakham to Colchester via Ely and Ipswich in around 3h 35m.

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