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 £45 - £85 and takes 12h 12m.

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 10m 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 12h 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 6h 1m.

How far is it from Whitby to Colchester?

The distance between Whitby and Colchester is 335 miles. The road distance is 227.8 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 train which takes 6h 1m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 6h 1m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 12h 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 10m 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Whitby to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
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
6h 1m
£117–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Golders Green Stationbus 561
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...
12h 12m
£49–82
Bus, train via Sheffield
1. Take the bus from Bus Stn Stand 4 to Rail Stationbus 840
2. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
4. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
10h 58m
£103–169
Drive 226.5 mi
1. Drive from Whitby to Colchestercar 226.5 mi
5h 10m
£57–81
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 34m
£113–352
Bus, train
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
£78–133
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
8h 45m
£110–282

Whitby to Colchester by train and subway

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Distance: 333.3 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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 6h 1m. 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 12h 12m.

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