How to travel from Colchester to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Colchester and Middlesbrough is around 416km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Colchester to Middlesbrough 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 Darlington.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
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Train to London Liverpool Street, plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £310($365)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then London Golders Green and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance416km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Colchester to Middlesbrough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).

The distance between Colchester and Middlesbrough is around 416km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (205 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Colchester and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colchester to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £68 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Greater Anglia, LNER, Grand Central and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Colchester and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London and London Golders Green. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Colchester and Middlesbrough. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 55m 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 Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 416km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Colchester to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 45m
£68($80)
hourly482km (300 miles)
Train via Peterborough4h 20m
£75($89)
once daily419km (260 miles)
Train via Peterborough4h 55m
£75($89)
once daily419km (260 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane + 3 similar
3h 55m
£310($365)
once daily611km (380 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
£260($310)
hourly567km (352 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 20m
£115($140)
once daily855km (531 miles)
Bus to Stansted Airport London, plane and train5h 50m
£140($165)
once daily961km (597 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
£21($25)
4 times a week521km (324 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£73($86)
on demand416km (259 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough