Rome2Rio

How to get fromColchester to Lake District (Land)by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Lake District (Land)

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Colchester to Lake District (Land) by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Windermere to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    7h 18m
    £181–287

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    14h 38m
    £66–163

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    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 Rail Stationbus bus 590
    13h 12m
    £73–172

  4. Drive 309.6 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Lake District (Land)car car 309.6 mi
    5h 43m
    £76–109

  5. 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 2m
    £74–222

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    10h 12m
    £156–262

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Norwichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    10h 46m
    £180–297

  8. 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 40m
    £83–217

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train, bus, line 78 bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus
    8h 10m
    £116–374

  10. 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 42m
    £160–417

  11. 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
    8h
    £138–394

Colchester to Lake District (Land) by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colchester to Lake District (Land).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 348.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to National Trust car park via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colchester to National Trust car park via Norwich, Manchester Piccadilly, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 46m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers