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How to get fromBurton upon Trent to Colchesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Burton upon Trent to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tamworth to London Eustontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 54m
    £69–160

  2. Drive 142.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burton upon Trent to Colchestercar car 142.9 mi
    3h 12m
    £35–51

  3. Line 9 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Lord Burton to Coach Parkbus bus 9
    2. Take the bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20
    7h 14m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Burton-on-Trent to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    6h 32m
    £108–168

Burton upon Trent to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

Calendar195Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Burton upon Trent, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Colchester via Tamworth, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Lord Burton to Head Street via Coach Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 14m.

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