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How to get fromColchester to Bourneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 101 bus via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Austerbybus bus 101 / ...
    2h 41m

  2. Drive 101.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Bournecar car 101.8 mi
    2h 14m
    £25–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    4h 46m
    £39–61

  4. Train, line 101 bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train Colchester - Peterborough
    2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Town Hallbus bus 202 / ...
    2h 46m

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  • Distance: 148.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Bourne, Lincolnshire, England?

There is no direct connection from Colchester to Bourne. However, you can take the train to London Liverpool Street, walk to Liverpool Street station, take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Kings Cross, take the train to Peterborough, walk to Queensgate Bus Stn, then take the line 101 bus to Austerby. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Town Hall via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Stansted Airport, Peterborough, and Queensgate Bus Stn in around 4h 46m.

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