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How to get fromDerbyshire to Colchesterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 37m
    £100–165

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Whitworth Institute to Bus Stationbus bus 6.1
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 440 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    7h 39m
    £33–82

  3. Drive 163.3 mi

    1. Drive from Derbyshire to Colchestercar car 163.3 mi
    3h 23m
    £40–58

  4. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Matlock to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train
    5h 56m
    £88–154

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Whitworth Institute to Morledgebus bus 6.1
    2. Take the bus from Morledge to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train
    8h 54m
    £80–117

Derbyshire to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Matlock to Colchester via Derby, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitworth Institute to Coach Stop via Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 39m.

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