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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Colchester is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Colchester is to train which takes 3h and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Wakefield to Colchester?

The distance between Wakefield and Colchester is 230 miles. The road distance is 184.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Wakefield to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Colchester train from?

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

Where does the Wakefield to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wakefield to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Colchester is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Wakefield to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 987+ hotels available in Colchester.

Wakefield to Colchester - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Wakefield to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h
£45–172
Train via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
6h 54m
£24–195
Drive 183.5 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Colchestercar 183.5 mi
3h 37m
£45–64
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 11m
£93–303
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
4h 8m
£57–117
Train to Newcastle, fly, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 23m
£104–408

Wakefield to Colchester by train and subway

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Map of how to get from Wakefield to Colchester.

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Distance: 228.6 mi
Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h.

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