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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Colchester is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Colchester via Carlisle, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Colchester?

The distance between Whitehaven and Colchester is 393 miles. The road distance is 310.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £95 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Whitehaven to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Colchester train from?

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

Where does the Whitehaven to Colchester train arrive?

Whitehaven to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Colchester is 311 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Whitehaven to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 980+ hotels available in Colchester.

Whitehaven to Colchester - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Whitehaven to Colchester by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 9m
£97–260
Drive 308.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Colchestercar 308.8 mi
6h 15m
£77–110
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
6h 38m
£79–231
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Corkickle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
10h 30m
£160–282
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 31m
£124–407
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
7h 9m
£92–201
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 44m
£143–386
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 13m
£116–286
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle 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
7h 53m
£149–378
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
5. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 44m
£129–276

Whitehaven to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

116Weekly Services

6h 9mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 390.9 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Whitehaven, Cumbria, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Colchester via Carlisle, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 9m.

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