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

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There are 4 ways to get from Northampton to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 8m
    £48–108

  2. Bus via Central station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Central stationbus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Central station to Airport Bus Stationbus bus X1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20
    6h 29m
    £17–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Airport Bus Stationbus bus 707
    2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 737
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    5h 23m
    £22–56

  4. Drive 97.2 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Colchestercar car 97.2 mi
    2h 3m
    £24–34

Northampton to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

Calendar283Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Coach Stop via Airport Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 23m.

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