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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Leicester is to bus via Bus Interchange which costs £22 - £55 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £75 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Leicester via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Colchester to Leicester?

The distance between Colchester and Leicester is 153 miles. The road distance is 118.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Colchester to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Leicester?

The best way to get from Colchester to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Colchester to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Leicester is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Colchester to Leicester.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Leicester?

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Colchester to Leicester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Leicester 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 London St Pancras Intl to Leicestertrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 10m
£76–127
Bus via Bus Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
4h 57m
£22–51
Bus
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
4h 11m
£24–59
Drive 117.4 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Leicestercar 117.4 mi
2h 29m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 13m
£71–109

Colchester to Leicester by train and subway

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.1 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Leicester via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to St Margaret's Bus Station via Coach Station in around 4h 11m.

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