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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Colchester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Colchester is to train via London which takes 2h 48m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Colchester?

The distance between Nottingham and Colchester is 180 miles. The road distance is 132.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 48m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Nottingham to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Colchester train from?

Nottingham to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Where does the Nottingham to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nottingham to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Colchester is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Nottingham to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Colchester.

Nottingham to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intltrain Nottingham - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 48m
£83–122
Drive 131.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nottingham to Colchestercar 131.9 mi
2h 56m
£33–47
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
4h 3m
£68–108
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20 / ...
5h 55m
£67–103

Nottingham to Colchester by train and subway

215Weekly Services

2h 48mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.3 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 48m.

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