The distance between Lichfield and Colchester is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lichfield to Colchester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Colchester → Lichfield if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Euston and then to Colchester.
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Take the train to Stansted Airport then take the bus to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
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There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Colchester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).
The distance between Lichfield and Colchester is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (127 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Lichfield and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Colchester is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Colchester. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
London Midland, Avanti West Coast and Greater Anglia run train services between Lichfield and Colchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lichfield and Colchester. We recommend that you drive to Colchester. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Colchester. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lichfield and Colchester. The distance is around 257km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | £41($48) | hourly | 276km (171 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 45m | £90($105) | 4 times a day | 339km (211 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £45($53) | on demand | 257km (160 miles) |
Greater Anglia
The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.