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

The cheapest way to get from Uppingham to Colchester is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Uppingham to Colchester is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Uppingham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Uppingham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from North Street East and arriving at Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Uppingham to Colchester?

The distance between Uppingham and Colchester is 132 miles. The road distance is 100.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Uppingham to Colchester without a car is to train via Ipswich which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Uppingham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Uppingham to Colchester bus from?

Uppingham to Colchester bus services, operated by Centrebus, depart from North Street East station.

Train or bus from Uppingham to Colchester?

The best way to get from Uppingham to Colchester is to train via Ipswich which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Uppingham to Colchester bus arrive?

Uppingham to Colchester bus services, operated by Centrebus, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.

Can I drive from Uppingham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Uppingham to Colchester is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Uppingham to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 219+ hotels available in Colchester.

Uppingham to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Uppingham to Colchester by train, bus, 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.

Train via Ipswich
best
1. Take the train from Oakham to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain Peterborough - Ipswich / ...
4h 21m
£61–109
Drive 99.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Uppingham to Colchestercar 99.8 mi
2h 10m
£25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oakham to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
5h 20m
£54–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Street East to Haymarket Bus Stationbus Lc7
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
6h 7m
£27–64
Train
1. Take the train from Oakham to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
4h 29m
£58–104

Uppingham to Colchester by bus, foot, and train

54Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Uppingham to Colchester.

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Distance: 130.9 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Ayston Road to Colchester via Bus Station, Oakham, Peterborough, and Ipswich in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street East to Coach Stop via Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 6h 7m.

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