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

The cheapest way to get from Dereham to Colchester is to bus which costs £10 - £16 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dereham to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Dereham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dereham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from St Nicholas Street and arriving at Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA via Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Dereham to Colchester?

The distance between Dereham and Colchester is 84 miles. The road distance is 66.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dereham to Colchester without a car is to line 8 bus and train which takes 2h 7m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Dereham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dereham to Colchester bus from?

Dereham to Colchester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from St Nicholas Street station.

Where does the Dereham to Colchester bus arrive?

Dereham to Colchester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Dereham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dereham to Colchester is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Dereham to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

Dereham to Colchester - 3 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dereham to Colchester by bus, train, or car

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Line 8 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cinema to Railway Stationbus 8 / ...
2. Take the train from Norwich to Colchestertrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2h 7m
£33–54
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Nicholas Street to Bus Stationbus D / ...
2. Take the bus from Norwich to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus Uk007
3h 49m
£10–15
Drive 66.1 mi
1. Drive from Dereham to Colchestercar 66.1 mi
1h 32m
£17–24

Dereham to Colchester by bus and train

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2h 7mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 83.2 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a bus from St Nicholas Street to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BA via Norwich in around 3h 49m.

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