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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Colchester is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £110 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Colchester via Oxenholme Lake District, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Windermere to Colchester?

The distance between Windermere and Colchester is 314 miles. The road distance is 272.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Windermere to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Colchester train from?

Windermere to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Where does the Windermere to Colchester train arrive?

Windermere to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Colchester is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Windermere to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 984+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Windermere 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 Oxenholme Lake District to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 56m
£116–209
Drive 270.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Colchestercar 270.6 mi
5h 18m
£67–96
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 13m
£121–337
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
9h 8m
£139–247
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
6h 41m
£99–225
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
7h 5m
£96–210
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District 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 40m
£130–416
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h
£158–344
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 11m
£163–365
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 40m
£133–285

Windermere to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

114Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Windermere to Colchester.

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Distance: 312.2 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Colchester via Oxenholme Lake District, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 56m.

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