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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grimsby Town to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    3h 55m
    £84–162

  2. Drive 148.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grimsby to Colchestercar car 148.3 mi
    3h 18m
    £37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yarborough Hotel to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    8h 20m
    £42–102

  4. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Grimsby Town to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train
    5h 42m
    £86–168

  5. Train via Peterborough #2

    1. Take the train from Grimsby Town to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    7h 1m
    £80–139

Grimsby to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Colchester via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yarborough Hotel to Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 8h 20m.

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