What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Melton Mowbray?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Melton Mowbray is to bus which costs £25 - £65 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Melton Mowbray?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Melton Mowbray is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Melton Mowbray?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Melton Mowbray. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Windsor Street via Coach Station and Haymarket Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Melton Mowbray?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Melton Mowbray. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Melton Mowbray via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Colchester to Melton Mowbray?

The distance between Colchester and Melton Mowbray is 168 miles. The road distance is 114.6 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Melton Mowbray without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Melton Mowbray without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £85 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Melton Mowbray?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Colchester to Melton Mowbray, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Melton Mowbray bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Melton Mowbray train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Melton Mowbray?

The best way to get from Colchester to Melton Mowbray is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Colchester to Melton Mowbray bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Melton Mowbray train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Melton Mowbray?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Melton Mowbray is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Colchester to Melton Mowbray.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Melton Mowbray?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Melton Mowbray 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 / ...
3h 10m
£85–139
Bus
cheapest
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
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Windsor Streetbus 5A / ...
5h 35m
£25–63
Drive 114 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Melton Mowbraycar 114 mi
2h 28m
£28–40
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Melton Mowbraytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 56m
£61–100
Bus, train via Bus Interchange
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Melton Mowbraytrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 41m
£59–91

Colchester to Melton Mowbray by train and subway

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Distance: 167 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Melton Mowbray, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Melton Mowbray via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Leicester in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Windsor Street via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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