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 15m.

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 15m and costs £24 - £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 40m.

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, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Spalding to Colchester?

The distance between Spalding and Colchester is 147 miles. The road distance is 97.1 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 2h 24m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m 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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), 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 2h 24m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus and line 43 bus and line 44 bus, which costs and takes 6h 40m.

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 London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Spalding to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Spalding to Colchester is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m 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 King's CrossLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 24m
£42–145
Drive 96.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Spalding to Colchester96.5 mi
2h 15m
£24–35
Line 37 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Chancery Court to Queensgate Bus Stn37
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airport
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head StreetX20
5h 8m
Line 37 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chancery Court to Queensgate Bus Stn37
2. Take the train from Peterborough to ColchesterPeterborough - Colchester
4h 7m
£32–123
Bus, line 86 bus, line 43 bus, line 44 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchange505
2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Interchange88 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to West Suffolk Hospital86 / ...
4. Take the bus from West Suffolk Hospital to Bus Station43 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to High Street43 / ...
6h 40m

Spalding to Colchester by train and subway

68Weekly Services

2h 24mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.1 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Spalding to Colchester via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 24m. 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 40m.

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