How to Travel from
Cairnryan to Colchester
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Cairnryan, Great Britain → Colchester, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cairnryan to Colchester
Composite routes from Cairnryan to Colchester
Cheapest
7 h 21 min
Car
655 km.
from $36
Other
9 h 2 min
Bus, Train
520 km.
from $330.80
7 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
520 km.
from $101.14
15 h 25 min
520 km.
from $207.17
9 h 48 min
Bus, Train
520 km.
from $368.16
11 h 3 min
520 km.
from $465.96
15 h 13 min
Bus, Train
520 km.
from $483.51
7 h 24 min
Bus, Train
520 km.
from $218.92
8 h 2 min
Bus, Train
520 km.
from $190.88
7 h 50 min
Train, Plane
520 km.
from $165.45
7 h 58 min
Train, Plane
520 km.
from $179.79
8 h 2 min
Train, Plane
520 km.
from $114.79
Route Navigator Cairnryan - Colchester
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39 м
39 м
Turn left
147 м
147 м
Turn left onto A77
6 km 12 м
6 km 12 м
Keep left
84 м
84 м
Turn slight left onto A751
3 km 749 м
3 km 749 м
Turn left onto London Road
London Road, 35 km 443 м
35 km 443 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Newton Stewart Bypass
Newton Stewart Bypass, 2 km 722 м
2 km 722 м
Turn left onto A712
28 km 591 м
28 km 591 м
Turn left onto High Street
High Street, 1 km 193 м
1 km 193 м
Turn right onto A713
95 м
95 м
Turn left onto A712
15 km 671 м
15 km 671 м
Turn right onto A712
8 km 374 м
8 km 374 м
Turn left onto Castle Douglas Road
Castle Douglas Road, 8 km 530 м
8 km 530 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto The Glen Improvement
The Glen Improvement, 2 km 188 м
2 km 188 м
Continue onto The Glen Improvement
The Glen Improvement, 2 km 985 м
2 km 985 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 1 km 685 м
1 km 685 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 2 km 52 м
2 km 52 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 3 km 514 м
3 km 514 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 2 km 721 м
2 km 721 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Dumfries Bypass
Dumfries Bypass, 1 km 444 м
1 km 444 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A75
3 km 955 м
3 km 955 м
Continue onto A75
31 km 763 м
31 km 763 м
Keep right and take M6 toward Carlisle
Carlisle, M6, 47 km 524 м
47 km 524 м
Keep left toward A66, A592
A66, A592, 309 м
309 м
Keep right toward A66
A66, 70 м
70 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Skirsgill Roundabout
Skirsgill Roundabout, 1 km 108 м
1 km 108 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Kemplay Bank Roundabout
Kemplay Bank Roundabout, 79 km 610 м
79 km 610 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Scotch Corner
Scotch Corner, 77 km 621 м
77 km 621 м
Keep left onto A1(M)
30 km 682 м
30 km 682 м
Keep right onto Doncaster Bypass
Doncaster Bypass, 142 km 536 м
142 km 536 м
Keep right onto Great North Road and take A1(M) toward The SOUTH, London
Great North Road, The SOUTH, London, A1(M), 18 km 211 м
18 km 211 м
Keep left onto A1(M)
5 km 211 м
5 km 211 м
Keep right onto A1307
2 km 664 м
2 km 664 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Views Common Link Road
Views Common Link Road, 1 km 563 м
1 km 563 м
Turn left onto Hinchingbrooke Park Road
Hinchingbrooke Park Road, 124 м
124 м
Continue onto Hinchingbrooke Park Road
Hinchingbrooke Park Road, 64 м
64 м
Turn slight left onto Brampton Road
Brampton Road, 377 м
377 м
Turn right onto Edison Bell Way
Edison Bell Way, 13 km 497 м
13 km 497 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Northern Swavesey Roundabout
Northern Swavesey Roundabout, 7 km 507 м
7 km 507 м
Keep left onto A14
12 km 780 м
12 km 780 м
Keep left and take A1303 toward Newmarket, Cambridge
Newmarket, Cambridge, A1303, 342 м
342 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Quy Interchange
Quy Interchange, 2 km 682 м
2 km 682 м
Turn right onto Little Wilbraham Road
Little Wilbraham Road, 2 km 237 м
2 km 237 м
Continue onto Little Wilbraham Road
Little Wilbraham Road, 4 km 632 м
4 km 632 м
Turn right onto London Road
London Road, 1 km 696 м
1 km 696 м
Turn left
329 м
329 м
Turn left
5 km 180 м
5 km 180 м
Turn left onto High Street
High Street, 74 м
74 м
Turn right onto High Street
High Street, 7 km 707 м
7 km 707 м
Turn left onto Hollow Hill
Hollow Hill, 1 km 530 м
1 km 530 м
Turn right onto Queen Street
Queen Street, 1 km 370 м
1 km 370 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Withersfield Road
Withersfield Road, 1 km 459 м
1 km 459 м
Turn left
93 м
93 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Cangle Road
Cangle Road, 129 м
129 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lord's Croft Lane
Lord's Croft Lane, 246 м
246 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lord's Croft Lane
Lord's Croft Lane, 2 km 24 м
2 km 24 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rowley Hill
Rowley Hill, 4 km 538 м
4 km 538 м
Turn right onto Station Road
Station Road, 1 km 787 м
1 km 787 м
Turn left onto Birdbrook Road
Birdbrook Road, 2 km 719 м
2 km 719 м
Keep left onto Stambourne Road
Stambourne Road, 1 km 945 м
1 km 945 м
Turn right onto Sparks Lane
Sparks Lane, 318 м
318 м
Turn right onto Ridgewell Road
Ridgewell Road, 10 km 928 м
10 km 928 м
Keep left
45 м
45 м
Turn slight left onto Halstead Road
Halstead Road, 4 km 46 м
4 km 46 м
Turn sharp left onto Mill Chase
Mill Chase, 307 м
307 м
Turn left onto Head Street
Head Street, 131 м
131 м
Turn right onto Colne Road
Colne Road, 1 km 661 м
1 km 661 м
Turn left onto Brook Street
Brook Street, 3 km 935 м
3 km 935 м
Turn left onto Church Street
Church Street, 153 м
153 м
Turn right onto Mill Lane
Mill Lane, 2 km 741 м
2 km 741 м
Keep right onto Mill Lane
Mill Lane, 32 м
32 м
Turn slight right onto Colne Park Road
Colne Park Road, 1 km 707 м
1 km 707 м
Turn left onto Colne Park Road
Colne Park Road, 75 м
75 м
Turn slight left onto Colchester Road
Colchester Road, 9 km 357 м
9 km 357 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Halstead Road
Halstead Road, 200 м
200 м
Turn left onto Halstead Road
Halstead Road, 1 km 105 м
1 km 105 м
Turn right onto Halstead Road
Halstead Road, 1 km 838 м
1 km 838 м
Turn left onto London Road
London Road, 223 м
223 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Lexden Road
Lexden Road, 3 km 601 м
3 km 601 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Southway
Southway, 1 km 730 м
1 km 730 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Mersea Road
Mersea Road, 427 м
427 м
Turn right onto Napier Road
Napier Road, 248 м
248 м
Turn left onto Circular Road East
Circular Road East, 39 м
39 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 7
Bus operators
Found: 5
Train operators
Found: 12
CS
Caledonian Sleeper
55 min
6 times a week
$88.60–$113.92
+44 141 555 0888
+44 141 555 0888
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Colchester?
The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Colchester is to Bus and fly which costs $65.22 - $184.78 and takes 7h 31m.
What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Colchester?
The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Colchester is to drive which takes 7h 13m and costs $130.43 - $195.65 .
Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Colchester?
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Colchester via Glasgow, London, Finchley Road and London Stansted Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
How far is it from Cairnryan to Colchester?
The distance between Cairnryan and Colchester is 922 km. The road distance is 674.8 km.
How do I travel from Cairnryan to Colchester without a car?
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Colchester without a car is to Bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 9h 2m and costs $260.87 - $456.52 .
How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Colchester?
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Cairnryan to Colchester, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Colchester bus from?
Cairnryan to Colchester bus services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Train or bus from Cairnryan to Colchester?
The best way to get from Cairnryan to Colchester is to Bus which takes 15h 25m and costs $86.96 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $217.39 - $489.13 and takes 11h 3m.
Where does the Cairnryan to Colchester bus arrive?
Cairnryan to Colchester bus services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Can I drive from Cairnryan to Colchester?
Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Colchester is 675 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Cairnryan to Colchester.
Where can I stay near Colchester?
There are 825+ hotels available in Colchester. Prices start at $40.99 per night.
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