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How to get fromRotherham to Colchesterby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rotherham to Colchester by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 17m
    £70–145

  2. Drive 166.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rotherham to Colchestercar car 166.2 mi
    3h 17m
    £41–59

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    5h 39m
    £107–367

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rotherham Interchange/A9 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B5bus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train
    5h 16m
    £69–134

  5. Train via Leicester

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    6h 49m
    £101–155

Rotherham to Colchester by train and subway

Calendar148Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Colchester via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 17m.

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