The distance between Bradford and Colchester is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bradford to Colchester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Peterborough and then to Colchester.
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Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
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Take the bus to London Finchley Road Station then Stansted Airport London and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
There are several options for getting from Bradford to Colchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).
The distance between Bradford and Colchester is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Bradford and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Colchester is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £59 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Colchester. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
LNER, Greater Anglia and Grand Central run train services between Bradford and Colchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bradford and Colchester. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Finchley Road Station and Stansted Airport London. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bradford and Colchester. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Colchester. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to Colchester East Hill/High Street. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Colchester. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Peterborough + 2 similar | 3h 40m | £68($80) | twice daily | 347km (216 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | £62($73) | hourly | 398km (247 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 4h 20m | £69($82) | 5 times a week | 368km (229 miles) |
Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £64($76) | 4 times a day | 849km (528 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 5m | £265($315) | hourly | 441km (274 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | £19($23) | 4 times a day | 443km (275 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | £59($70) | on demand | 343km (213 miles) |
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The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.