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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Colchester Town by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    6h 11m
    £148–290

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus
    4h 32m
    £29–140

  3. Bus via Milton Keynes

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 595 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    11h 56m
    £86–207

  4. Drive 397.3 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Colchester Towncar car 397.3 mi
    7h 3m
    £97–140

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    4h 9m
    £104–375

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus bus A8 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    13h 20m
    £64–118

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    4h 40m
    £85–223

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    4h 55m
    £103–367

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    4h 53m
    £82–226

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus
    5h 15m
    £36–139

  11. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    5h 23m
    £87–242

Glasgow to Colchester Town by train, subway, and foot

Calendar147Weekly Services
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 454.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Colchester Town, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Colchester Town via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, and Colchester in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Colchester Town via Milton Keynes Coachway, Coach Station, and Coach Stop in around 11h 56m.

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