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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Colchester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkeston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Coach Stop via Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkeston and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkeston to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Long Eaton and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Ilkeston to Colchester?

The distance between Ilkeston and Colchester is 187 miles. The road distance is 138.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 40m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Ilkeston to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Colchester bus from?

Ilkeston to Colchester bus services, operated by Kinchbus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Colchester train from?

Ilkeston to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Long Eaton station.

Train or bus from Ilkeston to Colchester?

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Colchester is to train via London which takes 3h 40m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Ilkeston to Colchester bus arrive?

Ilkeston to Colchester bus services, operated by Kinchbus, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Ilkeston to Colchester train arrive?

Ilkeston to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Ilkeston to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilkeston to Colchester is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Ilkeston to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Ilkeston to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Ilkeston to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 15 bus

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 40m
£89–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
7h 37m
£31–89
Drive 138 mi
1. Drive from Ilkeston to Colchestercar 138 mi
3h 5m
£34–50
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
5h 29m
£76–132
Line 15 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to The Bellbus 15
2. Take the train from Long Eaton to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20 / ...
7h 1m
£79–118

Ilkeston to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

133Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.5 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Colchester via The Bell, Long Eaton, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Coach Stop via Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 37m.

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