Rome2Rio

How to get fromColchester to Melbournby bus, train, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Melbourn

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to Melbourn by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Cambridge Southtrain train Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2h 27m
    £21–46

  2. Drive 50.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Melbourncar car 50.3 mi
    1h 13m
    £13–18

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stowmarkettrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Stowmarket to Cambridgetrain train Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
    3h 2m
    £39–78

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Melbourntaxi taxi 50.3 mi
    1h 13m
    £100–130

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    3h 13m
    £19–38

  6. Bus, line 26 bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Trumpington Park-and-Ridebus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Trumpington Park-and-Ride to Vicarage Closebus bus 26
    3h 43m

Colchester to Melbourn by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colchester to Melbourn.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 64.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Meldreth via Stowmarket and Cambridge in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Meldreth via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Stansted Airport, and Cambridge South in around 3h 13m.

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