How to travel from St Asaph to Colchester, United Kingdom

The distance between St Asaph and Colchester is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from St Asaph to Colchester by train, car, plane and bus. 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 Chester then London Euston and then to Colchester.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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2 similiar routes

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Colchester.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £290($345)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Colchester.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance417km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Asaph and Colchester

There are several options for getting from St Asaph to Colchester by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($135) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between St Asaph and Colchester is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (205 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from St Asaph and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Asaph to Colchester is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between St Asaph and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between St Asaph and Colchester. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from St Asaph to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rhyl Bus Station D, Chester, London Euston, Moorgate station and London Liverpool Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Greater Anglia, London Midland and East Midlands Railways run train services between St Asaph and Colchester. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between St Asaph and Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Chester then London Euston and then to Colchester. instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Asaph to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Colchester. instead which will take 5h 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 St Asaph and Colchester. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Asaph to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

How do I get from St Asaph to Colchester

Compare travel optionsbetween St Asaph and Colchester

Transport options from St Asaph to Colchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
4hrs
£125($145)
twice daily430km (267 miles)
Train via Crewe4h 55m
£110($135)
every 4 hours437km (272 miles)
Train via Manchester Oxford Road7h 15m
£120($145)
twice daily501km (311 miles)
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 25m
£290($345)
hourly501km (311 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 30m
£250($295)
hourly476km (296 miles)
Train to Chester, plane6hrs
£205($240)
every 4 hours1,000km (621 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane6h 15m
£310($370)
hourly630km (391 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
£195($230)
4 times a day952km (591 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£73($86)
on demand417km (259 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