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

The cheapest way to get from Scrabster to Colchester is to bus via Leicester which costs £100 - £180 and takes 22h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scrabster to Colchester is to drive which takes 12h 13m and costs £150 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Scrabster and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Scrabster to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Ferry Terminal and arriving at Coach Stop via Union Street, Park and Ride, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

How far is it from Scrabster to Colchester?

The distance between Scrabster and Colchester is 766 miles. The road distance is 641.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scrabster to Colchester without a car is to bus and train via London which takes 13h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 21m to get from Scrabster to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scrabster to Colchester bus from?

Scrabster to Colchester bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Ferry Terminal station.

Where does the Scrabster to Colchester bus arrive?

Scrabster to Colchester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Can I drive from Scrabster to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Scrabster to Colchester is 642 miles. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Scrabster to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1021+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Scrabster to Colchester by bus, 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.

Bus, train via London
best
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
2. Take the train from Inverness to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
13h 21m
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Inverness Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station180 / ...
4. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Station777
5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
22h 50m
£100–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Park and RideE8
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
4. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
5. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
20h 55m
Drive 637.8 mi
1. Drive from Scrabster to Colchester637.8 mi
12h 13m
£159–229
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
8h 37m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union StreetE6
2. Take the train from Inverness to London Euston
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
16h 56m
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)INV - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
8h 45m
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
8h 35m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)ABZ - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
11h 14m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ABZ - LGW
4. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
5. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
11h 17m
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Norwich International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Union Street
2. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)ABZ - NWI
4. Take the train from Norwich to Colchester
11h 38m

Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 761.9 mi
Duration: 13h 21m

What companies run services between Scrabster, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Coach Stop via Union Street, Park and Ride, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 20h 55m.

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