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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Colchester is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £85 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Chester to Colchester?

The distance between Chester and Colchester is 234 miles. The road distance is 217.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Chester to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Colchester train from?

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

Train or fly from Chester to Colchester?

The best way to get from Chester to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £230 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Chester to Colchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Colchester is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Chester to Colchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1009+ hotels available in Colchester.

Chester to Colchester - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Colchester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 13m
£86–136
Drive 216.1 mi
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1. Drive from Chester to Colchestercar 216.1 mi
4h 8m
£54–78
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
5h 15m
£111–347
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 36m
£70–223
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
6h 43m
£118–260
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 53m
£79–276
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
6h 13m
£302–652

Chester to Colchester by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 232.4 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN) twice daily.

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