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

The cheapest way to get from Lancashire to Colchester is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lancashire to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £100 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Lancashire and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Lancashire to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Langho and arriving at Colchester via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Lancashire to Colchester?

The distance between Lancashire and Colchester is 268 miles. The road distance is 234.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lancashire to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Lancashire to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancashire to Colchester train from?

Lancashire to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Where does the Lancashire to Colchester train arrive?

Lancashire to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Lancashire to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancashire to Colchester is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Lancashire to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Colchester.

Lancashire to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lancashire to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 51m
£100–183
Drive 233.2 mi
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1. Drive from Lancashire to Colchestercar 233.2 mi
4h 59m
£58–83
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Langho to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 33m
£107–348
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Langho to Salford Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
8h 16m
£123–206
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Langho to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
7h 17m
£71–180
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 10m
£142–343
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Langho to Boltontrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
7h 50m
£78–217

Lancashire to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 266.7 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Langho to Colchester via Bolton, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 51m.

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