How to travel from Bangor to Colchester, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Colchester is around 626km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bangor to Colchester by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colchester → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Colchester.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost£210($245)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Colchester.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Colchester
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Colchester by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($245).
The distance between Bangor and Colchester is around 626km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 371km (230 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Bangor and Colchester by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Colchester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £210 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Colchester is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Colchester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Colchester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Colchester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bangor to Colchester. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 3h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Colchester is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £210 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Colchester
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 7 similar | 3h 25m | £210($245) | hourly | 626km (389 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 35m | £190($225) | hourly | 634km (394 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4h 15m | £140($165) | hourly | 687km (427 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 4h 25m | £150($180) | hourly | 638km (396 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 35m | £120($140) | every 30 mins | 686km (426 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4h 55m | £175($210) | every 30 mins | 744km (462 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 5hrs | £150($180) | hourly | 695km (432 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 35m | £79($95) | 4 times a day | 638km (396 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 16h 15m | £120($145) | 3 times a week | 791km (491 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10hrs | £125($145) | every 4 hours | 780km (485 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Colchester
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
London Midland
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
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