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

The cheapest way to get from Scunthorpe to Colchester is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scunthorpe to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Scunthorpe and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Scunthorpe to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Scunthorpe and arriving at Colchester via Doncaster, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Scunthorpe to Colchester?

The distance between Scunthorpe and Colchester is 233 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scunthorpe to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Scunthorpe to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scunthorpe to Colchester train from?

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

Where does the Scunthorpe to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scunthorpe to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Scunthorpe to Colchester is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Scunthorpe to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Colchester.

Scunthorpe to Colchester - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Scunthorpe to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 21m
£73–140
Drive 158.7 mi
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1. Drive from Scunthorpe to Colchestercar 158.7 mi
3h 25m
£39–57
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 17m
£125–377
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
4h 33m
£74–140
Train via Leicester
1. Take the train from Scunthorpe to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
7h 58m
£109–174
Fly Humberside Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane HUY - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 43m
£136–751

Scunthorpe to Colchester by train and subway

164Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.7 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Scunthorpe to Colchester via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 21m.

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