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

The cheapest way to get from Rossendale to Colchester is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rossendale to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Rossendale and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rossendale station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus station and arriving at Coach Stop via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station and Knebworth Park Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Rossendale to Colchester?

The distance between Rossendale and Colchester is 255 miles. The road distance is 225.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rossendale to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Rossendale to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rossendale to Colchester bus from?

Rossendale to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Rossendale to Colchester?

The best way to get from Rossendale to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Rossendale to Colchester bus arrive?

Rossendale to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Knebworth Park Estate station.

Can I drive from Rossendale to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rossendale to Colchester is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Rossendale to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 980+ hotels available in Colchester.

Rossendale to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rossendale 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 Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 44m
£95–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Knebworth Park Estatebus K09
2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Coach Stopbus K03
8h 54m
£43–106
Drive 223.9 mi
1. Drive from Rossendale to Colchestercar 223.9 mi
4h 29m
£56–80
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Printworksbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 37m
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
8h 12m
£113–194
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Printworksbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
7h 10m
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 50m
£67–140
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 24m
£129–284

Rossendale to Colchester by bus, tram, train, subway, and foot

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.1 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Rostron Arms to Colchester via Bury Interchange, Bury, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus station to Coach Stop via Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Knebworth Park Estate in around 8h 54m.

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