What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Colchester is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 10h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Coach Stop via Interchange, Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Colchester. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Colchester via Newcastle, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from South Shields to Colchester?

The distance between South Shields and Colchester is 333 miles. The road distance is 279.4 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £110 - £180.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Colchester?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from South Shields to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Colchester bus from?

South Shields to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Colchester train from?

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

Train or bus from South Shields to Colchester?

The best way to get from South Shields to Colchester is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 10h 38m.

Where does the South Shields to Colchester bus arrive?

South Shields to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the South Shields to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from South Shields to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Colchester is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from South Shields to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1046+ hotels available in Colchester.

South Shields to Colchester - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 12 ways to get from South Shields to Colchester by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 29m
£119–175
Fly Newcastle to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NCL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 46m
£55–158
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Golders Green Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...
10h 38m
£56–90
Drive 277.8 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Colchestercar 277.8 mi
5h 1m
£69–100
Subway to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 4m
£89–332
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
6h 12m
£112–173
Train via Peterborough #2
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Peterboroughtrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
8h 26m
£89–133
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 2m
£135–312
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 4m
£142–435
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
6h 40m
£68–233
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 36m
£113–296
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 48m
£111–238

South Shields to Colchester by subway and train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 330.9 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Colchester via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Coach Stop via Interchange, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 10h 38m.

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