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 55m.

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 16m and costs £70 - £200.

Is there a direct train between Sandbach and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Sandbach to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Crewe and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Sandbach to Colchester?

The distance between Sandbach and Colchester is 219 miles. The road distance is 188.6 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 16m and costs £70 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Sandbach to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandbach to Colchester train from?

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

Train or fly from Sandbach to Colchester?

The best way to get from Sandbach to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £220 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Sandbach to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sandbach to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandbach to Colchester is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Sandbach to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1055+ hotels available in Colchester.

Sandbach to Colchester - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane

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

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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 16m
£72–191
Drive 187.5 mi
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1. Drive from Sandbach to Colchestercar 187.5 mi
3h 55m
£47–67
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
7h 10m
£68–201
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 47m
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
7h 17m
£61–219
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 20m
£234–444

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

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Distance: 217.4 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Ryanair UK fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) twice daily.

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