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

The cheapest way to get from Cleethorpes to Colchester is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cleethorpes to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Cleethorpes and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cleethorpes to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Isaacs Hill and arriving at Coach Stop via Yarborough Hotel, St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cleethorpes and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Cleethorpes to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Cleethorpes and arriving at Colchester via Doncaster, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Cleethorpes to Colchester?

The distance between Cleethorpes and Colchester is 262 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cleethorpes to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Cleethorpes to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cleethorpes to Colchester bus from?

Cleethorpes to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Yarborough Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Cleethorpes to Colchester train from?

Cleethorpes to Colchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Cleethorpes station.

Train or bus from Cleethorpes to Colchester?

The best way to get from Cleethorpes to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Cleethorpes to Colchester bus arrive?

Cleethorpes to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Cleethorpes to Colchester train arrive?

Cleethorpes to Colchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Cleethorpes to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cleethorpes to Colchester is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Cleethorpes to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Cleethorpes to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cleethorpes to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cleethorpes to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 2m
£71–142
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Yarborough Hotel to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...
9h 22m
£32–57
Drive 148.8 mi
1. Drive from Cleethorpes to Colchestercar 148.8 mi
3h 19m
£37–54
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Cleethorpes to Lincoln Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
5h 53m
£85–145
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Cleethorpes to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
6h 31m
£72–116

Cleethorpes to Colchester by train and subway

116Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 260.5 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Cleethorpes to Colchester via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Isaacs Hill to Coach Stop via St James Church Stop 1, Yarborough Hotel, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 22m.

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