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 £24 - £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 £24 - £35.

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 and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

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 via Ipswich which takes 3h 12m and costs £55 - £110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Spalding to Colchester train from?

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

Where does the Spalding to Colchester train arrive?

Spalding to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich 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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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 987+ hotels available in Colchester.

Spalding to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Spalding to Colchester by train, car, or bus

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Train via Ipswich
best
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
3h 12m
£56–102
Drive 96.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Spalding to Colchestercar 96.6 mi
2h 17m
£25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
3h 19m
£53–97
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
4h 42m
£47–73

Spalding to Colchester by train

89Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 114.5 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

Greater Anglia operates a train from Peterborough to Ipswich hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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