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

The cheapest way to get from Bury to Colchester is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bury to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £85 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Bury and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Bury to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Bury to Colchester?

The distance between Bury and Colchester is 249 miles. The road distance is 217.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bury to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Bury to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury to Colchester train from?

Bury to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or fly from Bury to Colchester?

The best way to get from Bury to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Bury to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bury to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Colchester is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Bury to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

Bury to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, car, tram, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bury to Colchester by train, car, tram, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 12m
£90–147
Drive 216.5 mi
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1. Drive from Bury to Colchestercar 216.5 mi
4h 17m
£54–78
Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Bury to Piccadillytram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
4h 59m
£101–322
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
7h 36m
£109–165
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
8h 19m
£78–125
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 22m
£64–171
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 15m
£70–186
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LBA - STN
8h 33m
£83–178

Bury to Colchester by tram, train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 247.1 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bury to Colchester via Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Ryanair UK fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN) 3 times a day.

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