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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 38m
    £90–148

  2. Line 15 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Coach Parkbus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    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 6m
    £31–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    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
    6h 46m
    £34–81

  4. Drive 138 mi

    1. Drive from Ilkeston to Colchestercar car 138 mi
    3h 5m
    £34–49

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    6h 32m
    £85–132

Ilkeston to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Coach Stop via Upper Parliament Street, Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 6h 46m.

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