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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Colchester is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 3h 47m and costs £100 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Scotland to Colchester?

The distance between Scotland and Colchester is 455 miles. The road distance is 400 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £130 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Scotland to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Colchester bus from?

Scotland to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Colchester train from?

Scotland to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Colchester?

The best way to get from Scotland to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £130 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Milton Keynes, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 11h 46m.

Where does the Scotland to Colchester bus arrive?

Scotland to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Scotland to Colchester train arrive?

Scotland to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Colchester is 400 miles. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Scotland to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Scotland to Colchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Colchester?

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Scotland to Colchester - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 9m
£131–281
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
4h 29m
£31–122
Bus via Milton Keynes
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 595 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
11h 46m
£84–201
Drive 397.7 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Colchestercar 397.7 mi
7h 1m
£99–142
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
3h 47m
£103–293
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 26m
£158–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
12h 12m
£53–99
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 3m
£114–298
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 20m
£81–184
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
4h 40m
£36–122
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 36m
£80–194

Scotland to Colchester by train and bus

146Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 452.7 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Colchester via London Euston, Euston Station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stop via Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station in around 11h 46m.

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