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

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There are 4 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 38m
    £89–138

  2. Drive  163.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derbyshire to Colchestercar car 163.3 mi
    3h 23m
    £41–59

  3. Bus, train

    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 Sky
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train
    8h 59m
    £66–107

  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 58m
    £83–131

Derbyshire to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar122Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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 38m.

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