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How to get fromRotherham to Colchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rotherham to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 18m
    £71–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Knebworth Park Estatebus bus K04
    2. Take the bus from Knebworth Park Estate to Coach Stopbus bus K03
    7h 37m
    £39–93

  3. Drive 165.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rotherham to Colchestercar car 165.9 mi
    3h 19m
    £41–59

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 28m
    £109–317

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rotherham Interchange/A9 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B5bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train
    5h 17m
    £65–129

  6. Train via Leicester

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    7h 4m
    £96–150

Rotherham to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Colchester via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotherham Interchange/B6 to Coach Stop via Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Knebworth Park Estate in around 7h 37m.

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