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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Colchester is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £90 - £160.

How far is it from Runcorn to Colchester?

The distance between Runcorn and Colchester is 235 miles. The road distance is 212.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Runcorn to Colchester, including transfers.

Train or fly from Runcorn to Colchester?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 5h 52m.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Colchester is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Runcorn to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1024+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Runcorn to Colchester by train, 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 Runcorn to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 32m
£92–158
Drive 211.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Runcorn to Colchestercar 211.1 mi
4h 31m
£52–75
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
5h 52m
£60–202
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 47m
£109–190
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 54m
£99–277
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 46m
£110–316
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
7h 35m
£68–249

Runcorn to Colchester by train and bus

186Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Runcorn to Colchester.

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Distance: 234 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Colchester via London Euston, Euston Station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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