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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Largs is to bus and fly and train which costs £45 - £150 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Largs is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Largs?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Largs. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at School Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Largs?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Largs. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Largs via Moorgate station, London Euston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Colchester to Largs?

The distance between Colchester and Largs is 498 miles. The road distance is 422.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Largs without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £85 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Colchester to Largs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Largs bus from?

Colchester to Largs bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Largs train from?

Colchester to Largs train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Largs?

The best way to get from Colchester to Largs is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs £85 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 14h 31m.

Where does the Colchester to Largs bus arrive?

Colchester to Largs bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Largs train arrive?

Colchester to Largs train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Largs?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Largs is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Colchester to Largs.

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

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Where can I stay near Largs?

There are 497+ hotels available in Largs.

Colchester to Largs - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Colchester to Largs by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largs
7h 55m
£87–289
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Largs
6h 6m
£49–144
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Street901 / ...
14h 31m
£51–110
Drive 419.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Largs419.9 mi
7h 40m
£105–151
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
5h 13m
£50–146
Bus via Leicester
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station777
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to School Street901 / ...
16h 34m
£66–125
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
5h 15m
£111–379
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
6h
£111–356
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
6h 2m
£77–249
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Largs
6h 4m
£82–233

Colchester to Largs by train, foot, and subway

127Weekly Services

7h 55mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.7 mi
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Largs, Scotland?

You can take a train from Colchester to Largs via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Glasgow Central in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to School Street via Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 31m.

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