There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Penrith by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 52m£125–221Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Booth's Supermarketbus
9h 44m£42–84Drive 285.8 mi
- Drive from Colchester to Penrithcar 285.8 mi
5h 10m£71–102Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 37m£69–205Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 35m£146–248Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 12m£77–205Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
- Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 11m£149–413Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
6h 38m£112–375Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 27m£128–385
Colchester to Penrith by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Penrith is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Penrith is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £120 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Booth's Supermarket via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Colchester and Penrith is 336 miles. The road distance is 287.4 miles.
The best way to get from Colchester to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £120 - £230.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Colchester to Penrith, including transfers.
Colchester to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Penrith train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
The best way to get from Colchester to Penrith is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Colchester, England and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Colchester to Penrith North Lakes via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Booth's Supermarket via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 9h 44m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Colchester to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Colchester to Penrith train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Penrith is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Colchester to Penrith.
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