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How to get fromColchester to Rotherhamby train, car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Doncastertrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 38m
    £60–123

  2. Drive  166.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Rotherhamcar car 166.9 mi
    3h 18m
    £42–60

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 44m
    £111–347

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Corporation Street/Market Streetbus bus X3
    4h 9m
    £72–130

Colchester to Rotherham by train and subway

Calendar153Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Rotherham Central via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Doncaster in around 3h 38m.

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