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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Desborough is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Desborough is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Desborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Desborough. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Paddock Lane via Coach Station, Haymarket Bus Station and Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Desborough?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Desborough. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Market Harborough via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Colchester to Desborough?

The distance between Colchester and Desborough is 134 miles. The road distance is 97.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Desborough without a car is to train and line 19 bus which takes 3h 38m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Colchester to Desborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Desborough bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Desborough train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Desborough?

The best way to get from Colchester to Desborough is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Colchester to Desborough bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Desborough train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Desborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Desborough is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Colchester to Desborough.

Where can I stay near Desborough?

There are 752+ hotels available in Desborough.

Colchester to Desborough - 6 ways to travel via train, line 19 bus, bus

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

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Train, line 19 bus
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Breakleys Roadbus 19
3h 38m
£63–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
5h 54m
£22–37
Drive 97.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Desboroughcar 97.1 mi
2h 3m
£25–35
Train
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Market Harboroughtrain London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
3h 57m
£68–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus X4
4h 32m
£53–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus X4
6h 36m
£41–57

Colchester to Desborough by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Paddock Lane via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, The Square, and Market Hall in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to Station Road via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Market Harborough, Railway Station, The Square, and Market Hall in around 3h 57m.

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