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

The cheapest way to get from Towcester to Colchester is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Towcester to Colchester is to drive which takes 2h and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Towcester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Towcester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Brave Old Oak PH and arriving at Head Street via The Point, Airport Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Towcester to Colchester?

The distance between Towcester and Colchester is 122 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Towcester to Colchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 30m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Towcester to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Towcester to Colchester bus from?

Towcester to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Brave Old Oak PH station.

Train or bus from Towcester to Colchester?

The best way to get from Towcester to Colchester is to bus which takes 6h 27m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Towcester to Colchester bus arrive?

Towcester to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at The Point station.

Can I drive from Towcester to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Towcester to Colchester is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Towcester to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1038+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Brave Old Oak PH to Central stationbus X91
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
2h 30m
£46–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brave Old Oak PH to The Pointbus X91
2. Take the bus from The Point to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
6h 27m
£17–31
Drive 95.4 mi
1. Drive from Towcester to Colchestercar 95.4 mi
2h
£24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 50m
£50–111

Towcester to Colchester by bus, train, subway, and foot

142Weekly Services

2h 30mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Towcester to Colchester.

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Distance: 121.5 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Brave Old Oak PH to Head Street via The Point, Airport Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Police Station to Colchester via Rail Station approach road, Northampton, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 50m.

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