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

The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Colchester is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stafford to Colchester is to train via London which takes 2h 28m and costs £65 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Stafford and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Stafford to Colchester?

The distance between Stafford and Colchester is 188 miles. The road distance is 168.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stafford to Colchester without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 28m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Stafford to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stafford to Colchester train from?

Stafford to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.

Where does the Stafford to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stafford to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Colchester is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Stafford to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Colchester.

Stafford to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 28m
£69–162
Drive 167.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stafford to Colchestercar 167.8 mi
3h 11m
£42–60
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BHX - STN
6h 44m
£54–202
Train
1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h
£99–149
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stafford to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 26m
£109–348

Stafford to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

426Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187.3 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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 28m.

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