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

The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Colchester is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 5h 11m.

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 11m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Whitby and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitby to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Stn Stand 4 and arriving at Coach Stop via Rail Station, Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

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 59m.

How far is it from Whitby to Colchester?

The distance between Whitby and Colchester is 300 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 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m 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 Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Bus Stn Stand 4 station.

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 59m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Whitby to Colchester bus arrive?

Whitby to Colchester bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Rail 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 11m 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 Stn Stand 4 to Bus Station Stand 2bus 840
2. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 32m
Drive 226.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitby to Colchestercar 226.9 mi
5h 11m
£57–82
Bus, train via Peterborough
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
8h 31m
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworthtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 24m
£122–398
Train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 59m
£110–189
Bus, train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
7h 23m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Golders Green Stationbus 436
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
11h 12m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Whitby to Heworthtrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 20m
£173–394
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
9h 2m
£147–374

Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 21mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitby to Colchester.

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Distance: 298.4 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Coach Stop via Rail Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 11h 12m.

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