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

The cheapest way to get from Rossendale to Colchester is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rossendale to Colchester is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Rossendale and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Rossendale station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus station and arriving at Coach Stop via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Rossendale and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Rossendale to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Rossendale to Colchester?

The distance between Rossendale and Colchester is 257 miles. The road distance is 225.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rossendale to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Rossendale to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rossendale to Colchester bus from?

Rossendale to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rossendale to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Rossendale to Colchester?

The best way to get from Rossendale to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Rossendale to Colchester bus arrive?

Rossendale to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where does the Rossendale to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rossendale to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Rossendale to Colchester is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Rossendale to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Colchester.

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There are 8 ways to get from Rossendale to Colchester by train, bus, car, tram, 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 37m
£95–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
9h 26m
£35–73
Drive 224.2 mi
1. Drive from Rossendale to Colchestercar 224.2 mi
4h 27m
£56–80
Bus, tram to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Stanhope Avenuebus
2. Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 24m
£101–335
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
8h 14m
£116–193
Bus, tram to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus station to Stanhope Avenuebus
2. Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
7h 7m
£65–167
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 1m
£136–330
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
7h 55m
£73–203

Rossendale to Colchester by bus, foot, tram, train, and subway

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4h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Bus station to Colchester via Stanhope Avenue, Prestwich, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus station to Coach Stop via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 9h 26m.

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