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

The cheapest way to get from Sandbach to Colchester is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandbach to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £60 - £190.

How far is it from Sandbach to Colchester?

The distance between Sandbach and Colchester is 219 miles. The road distance is 188.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sandbach to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £60 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Sandbach to Colchester, including transfers.

Train or fly from Sandbach to Colchester?

The best way to get from Sandbach to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £60 - £190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 7h 15m.

Can I drive from Sandbach to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandbach to Colchester is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Sandbach to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Colchester.

Sandbach to Colchester - 6 ways to travel via train, car, line 38 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Sandbach to Colchester by train, car, bus, 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 Crewe to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 19m
£61–185
Drive 187.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sandbach to Colchestercar 187.1 mi
3h 57m
£47–67
Line 38 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Common to Railway Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 39m
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 39m
£64–145
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
7h 15m
£61–168
Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 18m
£203–444

Sandbach to Colchester by bus, train, subway, and foot

179Weekly Services

3h 19mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.4 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Common to Colchester via Railway Station, Crewe, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Ryanair UK fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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