You can get from Colchester to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Distance | 125 miles (202 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach or train | |
Ticket price range | £24 - £61 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £24 • 6 h 30 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • £61 • 2 h 53 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express or Chiltern Railways |
Take a coach or train to travel 125 miles (202 km) between Colchester and Birmingham. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 53 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £24. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are National Express or Chiltern Railways among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Colchester to Birmingham.
There are 2 travel options from Colchester to Birmingham: coach or train.
The cheapest way from Colchester to Birmingham is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £24 compared to other travel options to Birmingham:
A coach is generally £37 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £61 from Colchester to Birmingham.
The quickest way to travel to Birmingham from Colchester is by train, which takes on average 2 h 53 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, getting to Birmingham by coach can take on average 6 h 30 min.
Birmingham is approximately 125 miles (202 km) away from Colchester.
The average frequency per day from Colchester to Birmingham is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Birmingham from Colchester as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Colchester to Birmingham:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Colchester to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Before travelling from Colchester to Birmingham, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Colchester to Birmingham tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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