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.
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.
👋 Also check out Middlesbrough → Colchester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Darlington.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.
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Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then London Golders Green and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 45m | £68($80) | hourly | 482km (300 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 4h 20m | £75($89) | once daily | 419km (260 miles) |
Train via Peterborough | 4h 55m | £75($89) | once daily | 419km (260 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane + 3 similar | 3h 55m | £310($365) | once daily | 611km (380 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 15m | £260($310) | hourly | 567km (352 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 20m | £115($140) | once daily | 855km (531 miles) |
Bus to Stansted Airport London, plane and train | 5h 50m | £140($165) | once daily | 961km (597 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | £21($25) | 4 times a week | 521km (324 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £73($86) | on demand | 416km (259 miles) |
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The following major airports near Middlesbrough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.