What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Durham (Land)?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Durham (Land) is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Durham (Land)?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Durham (Land) is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Durham (Land)?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Durham (Land). However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Post Office via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Eldon Square Bus Station and Saddler Street Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Durham (Land)?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Durham (Land). However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Colchester to Durham (Land)?

The distance between Colchester and Durham (Land) is 304 miles. The road distance is 256 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Durham (Land) without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Durham (Land) without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £100 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Durham (Land)?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Colchester to Durham (Land), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Durham (Land) bus from?

Colchester to Durham (Land) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Durham (Land) train from?

Colchester to Durham (Land) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Durham (Land)?

The best way to get from Colchester to Durham (Land) is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 58m.

Where does the Colchester to Durham (Land) bus arrive?

Colchester to Durham (Land) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Durham (Land) train arrive?

Colchester to Durham (Land) train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Durham (Land)?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Durham (Land) is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Colchester to Durham (Land).

Where can I stay near Durham (Land)?

There are 1462+ hotels available in Durham (Land).

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Durham (Land) by train, bus, or car

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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 King's Cross to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
6h 26m
£104–157
Drive 254.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Durham (Land)car 254.5 mi
4h 40m
£63–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to John Dobson Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Bbus X21
11h 58m
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 55m
£100–154
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Elytrain
2. Take the train from Ely to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Newcastletrain
4. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Bbus X21
11h 5m

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Distance: 301.8 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Durham (Land), England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Post Office via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Railway Station bus stop, Bus Station Stand A, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Post Office via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station, Bus Station Stand B, and Saddler Street Stand A in around 11h 58m.

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