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How to get fromColchester to Birmingham NECby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 45m
    £57–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus 777
    5h 34m
    £31–75

  3. Drive 135.8 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Birmingham NECcar car 135.8 mi
    2h 44m
    £34–48

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Coleshill Parkwaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Coleshill Parkway to Chelmsley Interchangebus bus X13
    5. Take the bus from Pine Square to Birmingham International Stationbus bus 97A / ...
    6h 34m
    £89–132

Colchester to Birmingham NEC by train, bus, and foot

Calendar368Weekly Services
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Birmingham NEC, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Birmingham NEC via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, Euston Station, London Euston, and Birmingham International in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Birmingham NEC via Coach Station and Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal in around 5h 34m.

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