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How to get fromColchester to Ironbridgeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Ironbridge by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shifnaltrain train
    3h 59m
    £95–191

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 409
    8h 21m
    £34–62

  3. Drive  177.2 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Ironbridgecar car 177.2 mi
    3h 19m
    £44–64

  4. Train, line 4 bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)train train
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wyvernbus bus 4 / ...
    4h 28m
    £67–158

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wellington (Shropshire)train train Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    7h 48m
    £85–144

Colchester to Ironbridge by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Ironbridge via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Birmingham New Street, and Shifnal in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Wyvern via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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