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

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Scarborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    4h 23m
    £89–150

  2. Drive  206.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Scarboroughcar car 206.3 mi
    4h 43m
    £51–74

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Railway Station Stop Vbus bus 843
    8h 13m
    £68–109

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 45m
    £124–380

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Scarboroughtrain train
    6h 12m
    £99–187

Colchester to Scarborough by bus and train

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration8h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Scarborough via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 23m.

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