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How to Travel from

Glasgow to Colchester

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,265.78

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$215.18
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$303.79
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$341.76
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$430.36

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$1,075.91
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$822.76

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$822.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to London,
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$62.02–$88.60

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to London,
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.97–$54.43
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow to London,
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$126.58–$177.21
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

TerraVision UK

Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from London, Finchley Road to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$21.52

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$493.65

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$40.50

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London, Finchley Road to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$88.60–$126.58

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Central to Doncaster
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58

Grand Central Trains

Phone:
+44 345 603 4852
Website:
grandcentralrail.com/
Train from Doncaster to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.91–$36.71

Greater Anglia

Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Train from Peterborough to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$60.76
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs $44.57 - $141.30 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 3h 49m and costs $97.83 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow and arriving at Colchester via London, Finchley Road and London Stansted Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Colchester?

The distance between Glasgow and Colchester is 729 km. The road distance is 662.1 km.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $206.52 - $456.52 .

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Colchester?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Glasgow to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Colchester bus from?

Glasgow to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Colchester train from?

Glasgow to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Colchester?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Colchester is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs $206.52 - $456.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $206.52 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Glasgow to Colchester bus arrive?

Glasgow to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

What is the time difference between Glasgow and Colchester?

It is currently 03:32 at both, Glasgow and Colchester.

Where does the Glasgow to Colchester train arrive?

Glasgow to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Colchester is 662 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Glasgow to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 825+ hotels available in Colchester. Prices start at $40.99 per night.
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