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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Leicestershire is to bus via Bus Interchange which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Leicestershire is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Leicestershire?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Leicestershire. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Oakland Avenue via Coach Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Leicestershire?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Leicestershire. 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 52m.

How far is it from Colchester to Leicestershire?

The distance between Colchester and Leicestershire is 157 miles. The road distance is 120 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Leicestershire without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Colchester to Leicestershire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leicestershire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Leicestershire train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Leicestershire?

The best way to get from Colchester to Leicestershire is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Colchester to Leicestershire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Leicestershire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Leicestershire?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Leicestershire is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Colchester to Leicestershire.

Where can I stay near Leicestershire?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Leicestershire.

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Leicestershire 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 52m
£81–133
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
5h 15m
£23–54
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 29m
£25–63
Drive 119.4 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Leicestershirecar 119.4 mi
2h 33m
£30–42
Bus, train, line 48 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
3. Take the bus from Station Street to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 48
5h 41m
£72–113

Colchester to Leicestershire by train, subway, foot, and bus

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 156.3 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Rushey Mead School via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Leicester, Welford Place, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Oakland Avenue via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 4h 29m.

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