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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Alfreton is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Alfreton is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Alfreton?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Alfreton. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Ellesmere Avenue via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Corporation Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Alfreton?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Alfreton. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Alfreton via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Chesterfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.

How far is it from Colchester to Alfreton?

The distance between Colchester and Alfreton is 217 miles. The road distance is 149.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Alfreton without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Colchester to Alfreton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Alfreton bus from?

Colchester to Alfreton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Alfreton train from?

Colchester to Alfreton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Alfreton?

The best way to get from Colchester to Alfreton is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Colchester to Alfreton bus arrive?

Colchester to Alfreton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Alfreton train arrive?

Colchester to Alfreton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Alfreton?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Alfreton is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Colchester to Alfreton.

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

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Where can I stay near Alfreton?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Chesterfieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
3h 46m
£95–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sky
7h 15m
£28–50
Drive 148.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Alfretoncar 148.7 mi
3h 15m
£37–53
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Alfretontrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 35m
£77–117
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Alfretontrain
6h 41m
£65–96

Colchester to Alfreton by train and subway

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Distance: 215.3 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Alfreton via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Chesterfield in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Ellesmere Avenue via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Corporation Street in around 7h 15m.

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