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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Colchester is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Colchester is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Penrith to Colchester?

The distance between Penrith and Colchester is 343 miles. The road distance is 285.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £65 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Penrith to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Colchester train from?

Penrith to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Where does the Penrith to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penrith to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Colchester is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Penrith to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
5h 25m
£67–197
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
5h 59m
£59–165
Drive 284.1 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Colchestercar 284.1 mi
5h 9m
£69–99
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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 39m
£96–337
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
8h 35m
£93–242
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 32m
£119–407
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 3m
£65–263
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 37m
£91–349
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 4m
£88–333
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h
£74–215

Penrith to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

96Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.2 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 25m.

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