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How to get fromStafford to Colchesterby train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Stafford to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

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    1. Take the train from Stafford to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    2h 27m
    £66–145

  2. Drive  167.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Stafford to Colchestercar car 167.8 mi
    3h 11m
    £42–60

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BHX - STN
    6h 19m
    £53–207

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    6h 52m
    £83–138

Stafford to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

Calendar430Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Stafford to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 27m.

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