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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Colchester is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitby to Colchester is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Market Place, Bus Station Stand 11, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Whitby and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Colchester via Darlington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Whitby to Colchester?

The distance between Whitby and Colchester is 307 miles. The road distance is 228.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitby to Colchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 33m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Whitby to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Colchester bus from?

Whitby to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stand 11.

Where do I catch the Whitby to Colchester train from?

Whitby to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.

Train or bus from Whitby to Colchester?

The best way to get from Whitby to Colchester is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Whitby to Colchester bus arrive?

Whitby to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Whitby to Colchester train arrive?

Whitby to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Whitby to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Colchester is 228 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Whitby to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Whitby to Colchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Whitby to Colchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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 Bus Station to Railway Station Stop SX93
2. Take the train from Scarborough to York
3. Take the train from York to King's Cross
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
5h 33m
£58–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
9h 45m
£40–86
Bus, train via Peterborough
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station840
2. Take the train from York to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airport
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
8h 31m
Drive 226.9 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Colchester226.9 mi
5h 9m
£56–80
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworth
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
7h 31m
£90–320
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
5h 54m
£82–179
Bus, train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Station840
2. Take the train from York to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchester
7h 16m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworth
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
8h 24m
£134–394
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlington
2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
8h 23m
£83–195

Whitby to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

136Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.5 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Whitby to Colchester via Darlington, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via Market Place, Bus Station Stand 11, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 45m.

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