How to travel from Bradford to Colchester, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out ColchesterBradford if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Peterborough

Take the train to Peterborough and then to Colchester.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to Colchester East Hill/High Street.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Finchley Road Station then Stansted Airport London and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Colchester.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance343km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Colchester

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bradford to Colchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Colchester

Transport options from Bradford to Colchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Peterborough + 2 similar
3h 40m
£68($80)
twice daily347km (216 miles)
Train3h 40m
£62($73)
hourly398km (247 miles)
Train via Peterborough4h 20m
£69($82)
5 times a week368km (229 miles)
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
£64($76)
4 times a day849km (528 miles)
Train and Plane4h 5m
£265($315)
hourly441km (274 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
£19($23)
4 times a day443km (275 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£59($70)
on demand343km (213 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bradford and Colchester

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Airports near Colchester

The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Colchester
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Colchester
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Colchester