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

The cheapest way to get from Selby to Colchester is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Selby to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £75 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Selby and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Selby to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Selby and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Selby to Colchester?

The distance between Selby and Colchester is 228 miles. The road distance is 186.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Selby to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Selby to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Selby to Colchester train from?

Selby to Colchester train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from Selby station.

Train or fly from Selby to Colchester?

The best way to get from Selby to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Selby to Colchester train arrive?

Selby to Colchester train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Selby to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Selby to Colchester is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Selby to Colchester.

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

Book your Selby to Colchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 479+ hotels available in Colchester.

Selby to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Selby 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 Selby to King's Crosstrain Hull - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 12m
£76–146
Drive 185.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Selby to Colchestercar 185.4 mi
3h 39m
£46–66
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
7h 10m
£64–176
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Selby to Peterboroughtrain Hull - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
4h 18m
£73–127
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Selby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
7h 39m
£108–172
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Selby to Huddersfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 8m
£116–316
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 43m
£251–612
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 56m
£116–406

Selby to Colchester by train and subway

53Weekly Services

3h 12mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Selby to Colchester.

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Distance: 227.1 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Selby to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and Aer Lingus fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN) twice daily.

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