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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Colchester is to train and fly and bus which costs £40 - £170 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Colchester is to train and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs £120 - £350.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Stirling to Colchester?

The distance between Stirling and Colchester is 483 miles. The road distance is 416.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £150 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Stirling to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Colchester train from?

Stirling to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Where does the Stirling to Colchester train arrive?

Stirling to Colchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Colchester is 416 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Stirling to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1042+ hotels available in Colchester.

Stirling to Colchester - 11 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Stirling to Colchester by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 26m
£156–260
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
5h 12m
£43–167
Drive 413.7 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Colchestercar 413.7 mi
7h 14m
£104–150
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 32m
£120–347
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
8h 17m
£155–259
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stirling to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
9h 55m
£135–219
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 33m
£128–353
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
5h 4m
£53–163
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 6m
£98–217
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 10m
£124–355
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 3m
£96–233

Stirling to Colchester by train and subway

201Weekly Services

6h 26mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 479.7 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Stirling, Scotland and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Stirling to Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 26m.

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