How to travel from Colchester to Leeds, United Kingdom

The distance between Colchester and Leeds is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Colchester to Leeds 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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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Leeds.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then London Finchley Road Station and then to Bus Stn.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Leeds Coach Station.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance333km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Leeds

There are several options for getting from Colchester to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($67).

The distance between Colchester and Leeds is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (167 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Colchester and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colchester to Leeds is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Leeds. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Greater Anglia, LNER, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Colchester and Leeds. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Colchester and Leeds. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London and London Finchley Road Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Colchester and Leeds. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Leeds. We recommend that you take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Leeds. The distance is around 333km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).

How do I get from Colchester to Leeds

Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Leeds

Transport options from Colchester to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 10m
£57($67)
hourly383km (238 miles)
Train via Peterborough3h 20m
£63($74)
once daily333km (207 miles)
Train via Ely4h 40m
£100($120)
once daily365km (227 miles)
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
£69($82)
once daily845km (525 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
£255($300)
hourly445km (276 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
£30($35)
every 20 mins429km (266 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£57($68)
on demand333km (207 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Colchester and Leeds

Train operators

Airports near Leeds

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds