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 - £95 and takes 5h 16m.

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 58m and costs £75 - £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 58m.

How far is it from Windermere to Colchester?

The distance between Windermere and Colchester is 314 miles. The road distance is 271.3 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 58m and costs £75 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

There are 9 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 EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to ColchesterLondon Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 58m
£76–207
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)GLA - STN
6h 31m
£58–173
Drive 269.7 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Colchester269.7 mi
5h 16m
£66–95
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
6h 15m
£105–329
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchester
9h 7m
£97–249
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
6h 58m
£60–188
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
7h 4m
£114–357
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)NCL - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
7h 51m
£98–361
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
7h 34m
£90–271

Windermere to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

114Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Windermere to Colchester.

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Distance: 312.3 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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 58m.

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