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

The cheapest way to get from Towcester to Colchester is to bus via Luton which costs £16 - £35 and takes 6h 24m.

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 Coach Stop via The Point, Milton Keynes Coachway and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Towcester to Colchester?

The distance between Towcester and Colchester is 122 miles. The road distance is 96.2 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 31m and costs £45 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m 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 National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Towcester to Colchester bus arrive?

Towcester to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach 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 981+ 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 31m
£47–100
Bus via Luton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brave Old Oak PH to Central stationbus X91
2. Take the bus from Central station to Luton Station Interchangebus Mk1
3. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange 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 24m
£17–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
5h 52m
£22–57
Drive 95.6 mi
1. Drive from Towcester to Colchestercar 95.6 mi
2h
£24–34

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Towcester to Colchester.

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Distance: 121.5 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Brave Old Oak PH to Coach Stop via The Point, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Coach Station in around 5h 52m.

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