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

The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Colchester is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Colchester is to train via London which takes 1h 48m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Peterborough and Colchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Peterborough and arriving at Colchester. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Peterborough to Colchester?

The distance between Peterborough and Colchester is 130 miles. The road distance is 84.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterborough to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 1h 48m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Peterborough to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Colchester train from?

Peterborough to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.

Where does the Peterborough to Colchester train arrive?

Peterborough to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Peterborough to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterborough to Colchester is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Peterborough to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1047+ hotels available in Colchester.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 48m
£48–104
Drive 83.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Peterborough to Colchestercar 83.9 mi
1h 54m
£21–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20 / ...
3h 20m
£36–51
Train
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
1h 59m
£45–75

Peterborough to Colchester by train and subway

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Distance: 129.5 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 48m.

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