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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Colchester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Colchester via Wakefield Westgate, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Colchester?

The distance between Pontefract and Colchester is 239 miles. The road distance is 178.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Pontefract to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Colchester train from?

Pontefract to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Where does the Pontefract to Colchester train arrive?

Pontefract to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Pontefract to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Colchester is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Pontefract to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Pontefract 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 Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 46m
£70–137
Drive 177.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontefract to Colchestercar 177.9 mi
3h 24m
£44–63
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pontefract Monkhill to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
5h 33m
£63–96
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
5h 40m
£75–138

Pontefract to Colchester by train and subway

103Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 237.5 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Colchester via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 46m.

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