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Compare coach and train for Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £71. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £71, and a train costs an average of £97.
Distance: 243 km
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£156 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Colchester from Stoke-on-Trent by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester
Travel to Colchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester.

There are 2 travel options from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester: coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Colchester from Stoke-on-Trent is by taking a coach, which costs on average £50.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester costing on average £60.
The fastest way to get to Colchester from Stoke-on-Trent is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 8 h 40 min.
The distance from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester is approximately 151 miles.
The average frequency per day from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester is:
- 2 coaches a day.
- 8 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Stoke-on-Trent and 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 when travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester:
- You can take a coach from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for £50 with National Express from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester.
- You can travel from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester by train with Avanti West Coast. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £60 with Avanti West Coast from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester.
Yes, there are direct routes from Stoke-on-Trent to Colchester with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by coach with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Colchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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