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

The cheapest way to get from Spalding to Colchester is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 2h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spalding to Colchester is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Spalding and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Spalding station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Transport Interchange, Bus Interchange, West Suffolk Hospital and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Spalding and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Spalding and arriving at Colchester via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Spalding to Colchester?

The distance between Spalding and Colchester is 115 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Spalding to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £70.

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

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

Where do I catch the Spalding to Colchester bus from?

Spalding to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Spalding to Colchester train from?

Spalding to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Peterborough station.

Train or bus from Spalding to Colchester?

The best way to get from Spalding to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus and line 43 bus and line 44 bus, which costs and takes 6h 31m.

Where does the Spalding to Colchester bus arrive?

Spalding to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Transport Interchange station.

Where does the Spalding to Colchester train arrive?

Spalding to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.

Can I drive from Spalding to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Spalding to Colchester is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Spalding to Colchester.

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

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Spalding to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 37 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Spalding to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
3h 19m
£38–67
Line 37 bus, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chancery Court to Queensgate Bus Stnbus 37
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
5h 2m
£24–58
Drive 96.6 mi
1. Drive from Spalding to Colchestercar 96.6 mi
2h 17m
£24–35
Train via Ipswich
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
3h 26m
£50–91
Bus, line 86 bus, line 43 bus, line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus 505
2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Interchangebus 88 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to West Suffolk Hospitalbus 86 / ...
4. Take the bus from West Suffolk Hospital to Bus Stationbus 43 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Streetbus 44 / ...
6h 31m

Spalding to Colchester by train

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Distance: 114.5 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

Greater Anglia operates a train from Peterborough to Colchester 3 times a day. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Transport Interchange, Bus Interchange, West Suffolk Hospital, and Bus Station in around 6h 31m.

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