What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Colchester is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £95 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Colchester. However, there are services departing from St Marys Market and arriving at Coach Stop via Warrington Interchange and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Colchester. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Colchester via Liverpool Lime Street, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from St Helens to Colchester?

The distance between St Helens and Colchester is 259 miles. The road distance is 221.8 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £95 - £160.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Colchester?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from St Helens to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Colchester bus from?

St Helens to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warrington Interchange station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Colchester train from?

St Helens to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Colchester?

The best way to get from St Helens to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the St Helens to Colchester bus arrive?

St Helens to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the St Helens to Colchester train arrive?

St Helens to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from St Helens to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Colchester is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from St Helens to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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St Helens to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from St Helens to Colchester by train, bus, 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 Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 27m
£95–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warrington Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stopbus 816
9h 45m
£37–78
Drive 220.5 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Colchestercar 220.5 mi
4h 27m
£55–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 56m
£106–334
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Warrington Central to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
7h 57m
£117–178
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
9h 44m
£102–184
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 35m
£54–151
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 27m
£97–240
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 34m
£137–304
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 59m
£62–156

St Helens to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

184Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from St Helens to Colchester.

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Distance: 258 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from St Helens Central to Colchester via Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Coach Stop via Warrington Interchange and London Victoria in around 9h 45m.

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