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How to get fromColchester to Cleethorpesby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Cleethorpes by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Cleethorpestrain train
    4h 37m
    £84–177

  2. Drive 149 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Cleethorpescar car 149 mi
    3h 19m
    £37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Yarborough Hotelbus bus 151
    8h 32m
    £43–108

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane plane LCY - HUY
    7h 6m
    £86–399

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Cleethorpestrain train
    5h 50m
    £90–167

  6. Train via Peterborough #2

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Cleethorpestrain train
    7h 51m
    £81–141

Colchester to Cleethorpes by train and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Cleethorpes via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to St Peters Avenue via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Yarborough Hotel, and Old Market Place in around 8h 32m.

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