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

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

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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 Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain train
    6h 49m
    £117–179

  2. Drive  225.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Whitbycar car 225.8 mi
    5h 11m
    £56–81

  3. 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 Heworth to Whitbytrain train
    8h 25m
    £114–356

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    7h 7m
    £80–130

  5. Train, bus via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Boyesbus bus 840
    11h 12m
    £103–169

Colchester to Whitby by train and subway

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Whitby via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Darlington in around 6h 49m.

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