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How to get fromNewark on Trent to Colchesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark on Trent to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain train Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 42m
    £68–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Wharf 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
    5h 51m
    £31–76

  3. Drive 126.7 mi

    1. Drive from Newark on Trent to Colchestercar car 126.7 mi
    2h 34m
    £31–45

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Newark North Gate to Peterboroughtrain train Lincoln Central - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train Peterborough - Colchester
    4h 35m
    £62–128

  5. Bus, train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lime Grove to Bus Stationbus bus 24
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Thetfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 43 / ...
    7h 4m
    £50–79

Newark on Trent to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar168Weekly Services
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Newark on Trent, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Martindale Lane to Colchester via North Gate station, Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Wharf to Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 51m.

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