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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Stamford is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Stamford is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Stamford?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Stamford station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station, Drummer St Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Stamford?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Stamford via Liverpool Street station, King's Cross and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Colchester to Stamford?

The distance between Colchester and Stamford is 142 miles. The road distance is 93.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Stamford without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Colchester to Stamford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Stamford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Stamford train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Stamford?

The best way to get from Colchester to Stamford is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Colchester to Stamford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Stamford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Stamford?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Stamford is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Colchester to Stamford.

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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 Peterboroughtrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 46m
£51–128
Drive 92.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Stamfordcar 92.9 mi
1h 59m
£23–33
Bus, train via Bus Interchange
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus X20
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Stamfordtrain
4h 17m
£45–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 4P
5h 49m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Stamfordtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 31m
£46–75

Colchester to Stamford by train and subway

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Distance: 141.6 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Stamford via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station, Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, Huntingdon station, Huntingdon, Peterborough, and Railway Station in around 5h 49m.

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