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

The cheapest way to get from Darwen to Colchester is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwen to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £100 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Darwen and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Darwen to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Town Centre and arriving at Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Darwen and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Darwen to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Darwen and arriving at Colchester via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Darwen to Colchester?

The distance between Darwen and Colchester is 259 miles. The road distance is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darwen to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Darwen to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwen to Colchester bus from?

Darwen to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Town Centre station.

Where do I catch the Darwen to Colchester train from?

Darwen to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Darwen to Colchester?

The best way to get from Darwen to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £230 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Darwen to Colchester bus arrive?

Darwen to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Darwen to Colchester train arrive?

Darwen to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Darwen to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwen to Colchester is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Darwen to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Darwen to Colchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 25m
£100–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Centre to Golders Green Stationbus 540
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
8h 29m
£51–123
Drive 226.7 mi
1. Drive from Darwen to Colchestercar 226.7 mi
4h 36m
£56–80
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darwen to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 9m
£104–343
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
7h 53m
£119–207
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
9h 46m
£106–166
Fly Manchester Airport to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 39m
£63–226
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 45m
£141–326
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 38m
£75–193

Darwen to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 257.6 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Darwen to Colchester via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre to Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 8h 29m.

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