How to travel from Durham to Colchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Colchester is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Durham to Colchester by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ColchesterDurham if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to London Waterloo and then to Colchester.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

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5 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to London Finchley Road then Stansted Airport London and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Colchester.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance427km (265 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Colchester

There are several options for getting from Durham to Colchester by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £305 ($365).

The distance between Durham and Colchester is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (221 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Durham and Colchester by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Colchester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £305 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durham and Colchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Colchester. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street, London Finchley Road and Stansted Airport London. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Durham and Colchester. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Colchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Colchester is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Colchester. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Durham and Colchester. The distance is around 427km (265 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Colchester is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around £33 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Colchester

Transport options from Durham to Colchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
5h 10m
£250($295)
twice a week724km (450 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
£225($265)
5 times a week882km (548 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane5h 40m
£270($320)
5 times a week579km (360 miles)
Train to Edinburgh, plane6h 10m
£170($205)
5 times a week885km (550 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 25m
£305($365)
twice a week577km (359 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
£110($130)
5 times a week821km (510 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
£33($39)
5 times a week579km (360 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£74($88)
on demand427km (265 miles)

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Airports near Colchester

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

STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Colchester
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Colchester
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Colchester