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

The cheapest way to get from Ormskirk to Colchester is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ormskirk to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ormskirk and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ormskirk station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Knebworth Park Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ormskirk and Colchester?

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

How far is it from Ormskirk to Colchester?

The distance between Ormskirk and Colchester is 262 miles. The road distance is 231.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ormskirk to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £95 - £190.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ormskirk to Colchester bus from?

Ormskirk to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Ormskirk to Colchester train from?

Ormskirk to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Ormskirk to Colchester?

The best way to get from Ormskirk to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 10h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Ormskirk to Colchester bus arrive?

Ormskirk to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.

Where does the Ormskirk to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ormskirk to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ormskirk to Colchester is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Ormskirk to Colchester.

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

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Ormskirk to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Ormskirk to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 41m
£100–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Knebworth Park Estatebus K09
2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Coach Stopbus K03
10h 15m
£49–121
Drive 229.8 mi
1. Drive from Ormskirk to Colchestercar 229.8 mi
4h 36m
£57–82
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 16m
£64–143
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
8h 28m
£136–228
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
9h 4m
£129–219
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 28m
£110–310
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 46m
£103–258
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
7h 4m
£73–192
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 15m
£145–318

Ormskirk to Colchester by train, foot, and subway

185Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Ormskirk to Colchester via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Knebworth Park Estate in around 10h 15m.

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