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

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

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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 Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 12m
    £125–193

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus A6
    3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595
    12h 27m
    £62–106

  3. Drive  290.2 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Cumbriacar car 290.2 mi
    5h 17m
    £72–104

  4. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane STN - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 7m
    £65–192

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    10h 4m
    £140–210

  6. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 23m
    £68–197

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 29m
    £143–396

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    7h 51m
    £128–368

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    8h 17m
    £116–358

Colchester to Cumbria by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Ullswater Steamer Pier via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Pooley Bridge Inn via Coach Station, Golders Green Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 27m.

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