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

The cheapest way to get from Telford to Colchester is to train which costs £19 - £120 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Telford to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Telford and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Telford and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Telford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Colchester via Birmingham New Street, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Telford to Colchester?

The distance between Telford and Colchester is 196 miles. The road distance is 174 miles.

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

The best way to get from Telford to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 20m and costs £29 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Telford to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Telford to Colchester bus from?

Telford to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Telford to Colchester train from?

Telford to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.

Train or bus from Telford to Colchester?

The best way to get from Telford to Colchester is to train via London which takes 3h 20m and costs £29 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Telford to Colchester bus arrive?

Telford to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Telford to Colchester train arrive?

Telford to Colchester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Telford to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Colchester is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Telford to Colchester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Telford to Colchester?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
3h 20m
£29–123
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 39m
£19–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
7h 25m
£36–87
Drive 172.9 mi
1. Drive from Telford to Colchestercar 172.9 mi
3h 16m
£42–60

Telford to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

334Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Telford to Colchester.

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Distance: 194.9 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Telford Central to Colchester via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Birmingham Coach Station and Coach Station in around 7h 25m.

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