How to travel from Colchester to Birmingham, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then take the train to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £81($95)
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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance250km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Birmingham

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Colchester to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Birmingham

Transport options from Colchester to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£74($87)
hourly268km (166 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 10m
£81($95)
once daily312km (194 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£44($52)
on demand250km (155 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

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

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham