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

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  1. Bus, train via London

    best
    1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus bus 56
    2. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    4h 48m
    £74–113

  2. Drive  120.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Horncastle to Colchestercar car 120.7 mi
    2h 44m
    £30–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus bus 56
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train
    5h 37m
    £67–120

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus bus 56
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain train
    5h 47m
    £65–118

  5. Bus, train via Peterborough

    1. Take the bus from Interchange Shelter to Central Bus Stationbus bus 56
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20 / ...
    7h 23m
    £57–96

Horncastle to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England and Colchester, England?

There is no direct connection from Horncastle to Colchester. However, you can take the bus to Central Bus Station, walk to Lincoln Central, take the train to Newark North Gate, take the train to King's Cross, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Liverpool Street station, walk to London Liverpool Street, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can drive from Horncastle to Colchester in around 2h 44m.

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