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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Colchester is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £70 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Preston to Colchester?

The distance between Preston and Colchester is 264 miles. The road distance is 239.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £70 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Preston to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Colchester bus from?

Preston to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Colchester train from?

Preston to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Colchester?

The best way to get from Preston to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £70 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Preston to Colchester bus arrive?

Preston to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Colchester is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Preston to Colchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Preston to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 20m
£71–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
9h 8m
£35–84
Drive 237.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Colchester237.7 mi
4h 45m
£60–86
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 1m
£92–298
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
7h 9m
£75–220
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
7h
£89–178
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 53m
£107–337

Preston to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

218Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.3 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 8m.

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