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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to York by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    3h
    £78–133

  2. Drive  201.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Colchester to Yorkcar car 201.4 mi
    3h 53m
    £50–72

  3. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain train
    6h 12m
    £118–360

  4. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train Colchester - Peterborough
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    3h 41m
    £77–127

  5. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain train
    5h 30m
    £112–360

Colchester to York by train and subway

Calendar404Weekly Services
Duration3hAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h

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

You can take a train from Colchester to York via Stratford (London), Highbury & Islington, Highbury & Islington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h.

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