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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Oswestry is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Oswestry is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Oswestry?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Oswestry station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Oswestry?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Oswestry. However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Shrewsbury via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Colchester to Oswestry?

The distance between Colchester and Oswestry is 233 miles. The road distance is 207.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Oswestry without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 21m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Colchester to Oswestry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Oswestry bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Oswestry train from?

Colchester to Oswestry train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stansted Airport station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Oswestry?

The best way to get from Colchester to Oswestry is to bus which takes 10h 10m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £170 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Colchester to Oswestry bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Oswestry train arrive?

Colchester to Oswestry train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Oswestry?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Oswestry is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Colchester to Oswestry.

Where can I stay near Oswestry?

There are 583+ hotels available in Oswestry.

Colchester to Oswestry - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Colchester to Oswestry by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
5h 21m
£75–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 409
10h 10m
£44–113
Drive 206 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Oswestrycar 206 mi
3h 48m
£51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
8h 44m
£105–165

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

146Weekly Services

5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.9 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Stansted Airport, Birmingham New Street, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 8h 44m.

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