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

The cheapest way to get from Peterlee to Colchester is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterlee to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Peterlee and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Peterlee station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Peterlee Bus Station Stand H and arriving at Coach Stop via Bus Station Stand 11, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Peterlee to Colchester?

The distance between Peterlee and Colchester is 345 miles. The road distance is 260.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterlee to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Peterlee to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterlee to Colchester bus from?

Peterlee to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Train or bus from Peterlee to Colchester?

The best way to get from Peterlee to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 9h.

Where does the Peterlee to Colchester bus arrive?

Peterlee to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Can I drive from Peterlee to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterlee to Colchester is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Peterlee to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1010+ hotels available in Colchester.

Peterlee to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Peterlee to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Newcastle to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 48m
£60–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
9h
£38–83
Drive 258.5 mi
1. Drive from Peterlee to Colchester258.5 mi
4h 40m
£65–94
Bus to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand A to Heworth Interchange
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 12m
£84–312
Line 24 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand C to Bus Station Stand C24 / ...
2. Take the train from Durham to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
5h 28m
£75–251
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Durham to PeterboroughEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to ColchesterPeterborough - Colchester
6h 57m
£63–198
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Hartlepool to PeterboroughSunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted AirportBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 2m
£61–92
Fly Newcastle to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NCL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
7h 43m
£78–164
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 14m
£130–380
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
6h 54m
£58–238
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 58m
£82–304
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
7h 2m
£80–324

Peterlee to Colchester by bus, subway, and train

226Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.9 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand A to Colchester via Heworth Interchange, Heworth, Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peterlee Bus Station Stand H to Coach Stop via Bus Station Stand 11, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 9h.

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