There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to London Eustontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 40m£128–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station to Golders Green Stationbus 590
- Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
13h 13m£71–177Drive 289.2 mi
- Drive from Cumbria to Colchestercar 289.2 mi
5h 16m£72–103Line 508 bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
- Take the bus from Brackenrigg Inn to Rail Stationbus
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
6h 40m£78–215Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
9h 53m£148–253Line 508 bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
- Take the bus from Brackenrigg Inn to Rail Stationbus
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
7h 18m£86–215Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 7m£136–393Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 30m£115–383Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
7h 5m£152–431Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
7h 35m£122–285
Cumbria to Colchester by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Colchester is to bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 13h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Colchester is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Coach Stop via Rail Station, Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
The distance between Cumbria and Colchester is 350 miles. The road distance is 290.9 miles.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £120 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Cumbria to Colchester, including transfers.
Cumbria to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.
Cumbria to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Cumbria to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 13h 13m.
What companies run services between Cumbria, England and Colchester, England?
You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Colchester via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Coach Stop via Rail Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 13h 13m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–170
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station to Golders Green Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £55–140
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Cumbria to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.
Cumbria to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Colchester is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Cumbria to Colchester.
There are 1052+ hotels available in Colchester.









