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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Swadlincote is to bus and line 29 bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Swadlincote is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Swadlincote?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Swadlincote station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Swadlincote?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Swadlincote. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Burton-on-Trent via Moorgate station, London Euston and Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Colchester to Swadlincote?

The distance between Colchester and Swadlincote is 185 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Swadlincote without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Colchester to Swadlincote, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Swadlincote bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Colchester to Swadlincote train from?

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

Train or bus from Colchester to Swadlincote?

The best way to get from Colchester to Swadlincote is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Colchester to Swadlincote bus arrive?

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

Where does the Colchester to Swadlincote train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colchester to Swadlincote?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Swadlincote is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Colchester to Swadlincote.

Where can I stay near Swadlincote?

There are 955+ hotels available in Swadlincote.

Colchester to Swadlincote - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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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 Tamworthtrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 43m
£69–155
Bus, line 29 bus
cheapest
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 bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
4. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Memorial Squarebus 29A / ...
5. Take the bus from Memorial Square to Bus Stationbus 29 / ...
7h 45m
£24–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Parkbus Sky
6h 28m
£27–64
Drive 139.1 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Swadlincotecar 139.1 mi
3h 4m
£34–49
Bus, train, line 31 bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Haymarket Bus Stationbus 31 / ...
8h 16m
£68–111

Colchester to Swadlincote by bus

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Distance: 184 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Civic Way via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Tamworth High Level, Burton-on-Trent, Railway Station, and New Street in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Park in around 6h 28m.

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