The distance between Colchester and Birmingham is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Colchester to Birmingham by train, bus and car. 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 London Liverpool Street and then to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then take the train to Birmingham New Street.
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There are several options for getting from Colchester to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £74 ($87) and will take around 2h 15m.
The distance between Colchester and Birmingham is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Colchester and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Birmingham is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £74 ($87).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £74 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Birmingham. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Euston Square station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast and London Midland run train services between Colchester and Birmingham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colchester and Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Colchester and Birmingham. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | £74($87) | hourly | 268km (166 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 10m | £81($95) | once daily | 312km (194 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £44($52) | on demand | 250km (155 miles) |
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The following major airports near Birmingham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.