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 1m.

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 33m 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 Wigan Bus Station and Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

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 40m.

How far is it from Ormskirk to Colchester?

The distance between Ormskirk and Colchester is 262 miles. The road distance is 231.5 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 40m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 Wigan Bus 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 or bus from Ormskirk to Colchester?

The best way to get from Ormskirk to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Ormskirk to Colchester bus arrive?

Ormskirk to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way 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 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m 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 40m
£101–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Waybus W43
2. Take the bus from Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way to Coach Stopbus W20
10h 1m
£49–122
Drive 230.2 mi
1. Drive from Ormskirk to Colchestercar 230.2 mi
4h 33m
£56–81
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
6h 34m
£69–219
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
£131–233
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 3m
£123–224
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 46m
£114–320
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 36m
£108–289
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 35m
£72–253
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 26m
£152–331

Ormskirk to Colchester by train, foot, and subway

186Weekly Services

4h 40mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Wigan Bus Station and Wembley Stadium Pink Coach Parking South Way in around 10h 1m.

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