How to travel from Aberdeen to Colchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Aberdeen and Colchester is around 670km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Colchester by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colchester → Aberdeen if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Colchester.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£290($345)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Edinburgh then London Kings Cross and then to Colchester.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Colchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Colchester by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £73 ($86) and will take around 10h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £290 ($345).
The distance between Aberdeen and Colchester is around 670km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 616km (383 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Aberdeen and Colchester by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Colchester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £290 ($345).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £73 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Colchester. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and Greater Anglia run train services between Aberdeen and Colchester. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Colchester. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Colchester. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Norwich (NWI) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 2h 55m.
The closest major airport to Colchester is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Colchester. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Colchester. The distance is around 818km (509 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Colchester is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £290 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Colchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 2h 55m | £290($345) | hourly | 670km (416 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 40m | £280($330) | hourly | 771km (479 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 3h 45m | £185($215) | 5 times a day | 823km (511 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 3h 45m | £170($200) | hourly | 750km (466 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 4h 10m | £265($315) | hourly | 796km (494 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 25m | £230($270) | every 3 hours | 839km (521 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | £115($140) | 4 times a day | 778km (483 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 7h 45m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 920km (571 miles) |
| Train via Peterborough | 8h 20m | £115($135) | 6 times a week | 869km (540 miles) |
| Train via London Euston | 10h 60m | £73($86) | once a week | 934km (580 miles) |
Drive | 8h 60m | £140($170) | on demand | 818km (509 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Aberdeen and Colchester
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Southern Service
Thameslink
LNER
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Colchester
The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Colchester
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Colchester
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Colchester