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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Southport is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Southport is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £95 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Southport. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Duke Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Southport. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Southport via Moorgate station, London Euston and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Colchester to Southport?

The distance between Colchester and Southport is 266 miles. The road distance is 241.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Southport without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Colchester to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Southport?

The best way to get from Colchester to Southport is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Colchester to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Southport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Southport is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Colchester to Southport.

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1985+ hotels available in Southport.

Colchester to Southport - 9 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 London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 20m
£98–187
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 Bus Stationbus
10h 43m
£43–82
Drive 239.8 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Southportcar 239.8 mi
4h 50m
£59–85
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 31m
£66–178
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain Colchester - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
7h 59m
£142–246
Train via Birmingham
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 Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
9h 1m
£130–236
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 Bolton to Southporttrain
5h 44m
£110–352
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 Bolton to Southporttrain
7h 17m
£63–221
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
6h 30m
£147–335

Colchester to Southport by train, foot, and subway

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.4 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Southport via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Duke Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Bus Station in around 10h 43m.

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