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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Colchester is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Coach Stop via Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Colchester via Newcastle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Colchester?

The distance between Sunderland and Colchester is 334 miles. The road distance is 270.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Sunderland to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Colchester bus from?

Sunderland to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Colchester train from?

Sunderland to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train, bus or fly from Sunderland to Colchester?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Sunderland to Colchester bus arrive?

Sunderland to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Sunderland to Colchester train arrive?

Sunderland to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Colchester is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Sunderland to Colchester.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's CrossEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 24m
£60–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
8h 58m
£42–89
Drive 268.6 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Colchester268.6 mi
4h 51m
£66–95
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h
£82–304
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to PeterboroughSunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Peterborough to ColchesterPeterborough - Colchester
5h 42m
£80–128
Fly Newcastle to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NCL - STN
6h 20m
£68–133
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
6h 2m
£54–216
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
5h 53m
£121–378
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 12m
£108–385
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 42m
£83–297
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
6h 36m
£84–299

Sunderland to Colchester by train and subway

214Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Colchester via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Coach Stop via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 58m.

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