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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Rotherham is to bus which costs £30 - £120 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Rotherham is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Westgate/Main Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Rotherham?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Rotherham. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Rotherham Central via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Colchester to Rotherham?

The distance between Colchester and Rotherham is 223 miles. The road distance is 167.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Rotherham without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Colchester to Rotherham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rotherham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Rotherham train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Rotherham?

The best way to get from Colchester to Rotherham is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £120 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Colchester to Rotherham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Rotherham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Rotherham?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Rotherham is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Colchester to Rotherham.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Rotherham?

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Colchester to Rotherham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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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 King's Cross to Doncastertrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 38m
£69–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
7h 4m
£32–117
Drive 166.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Rotherhamcar 166.9 mi
3h 18m
£42–60
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5h 28m
£112–361
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain
3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Corporation Street/Market Streetbus X3
4h 12m
£70–146
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
7h 5m
£97–150
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
7h 6m
£70–191

Colchester to Rotherham by train and subway

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Westgate/Main Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Meadowhall Interchange/C2 in around 7h 4m.

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