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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Chorley is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Chorley is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £90 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Chorley?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Yarrow Gate via Coach Station, Golders Green Station and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Chorley?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Chorley via Moorgate station, London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Colchester to Chorley?

The distance between Colchester and Chorley is 261 miles. The road distance is 226.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Chorley without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Colchester to Chorley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chorley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chorley train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Chorley?

The best way to get from Colchester to Chorley is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Colchester to Chorley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Chorley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Chorley?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Chorley is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Colchester to Chorley.

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

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Where can I stay near Chorley?

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Colchester to Chorley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Chorley by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 23m
£94–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Bolton Interchangebus 540
9h 7m
£40–71
Drive 225.2 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Chorleycar 225.2 mi
4h 51m
£56–81
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chorleytrain
4h 44m
£105–320
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 58m
£114–177
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 33m
£109–185
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chorleytrain
6h 16m
£60–168
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 55m
£66–174
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chorleytrain
5h 37m
£135–300

Colchester to Chorley by train, foot, and subway

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.6 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Chorley via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Yarrow Gate via Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Bolton Interchange in around 9h 7m.

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