What is the cheapest way to get from Long Eaton to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Long Eaton to Colchester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Eaton to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Long Eaton to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Long Eaton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Eaton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Head Street via Coach Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Long Eaton to Colchester?

The distance between Long Eaton and Colchester is 179 miles. The road distance is 136.4 miles.

How do I travel from Long Eaton to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Long Eaton to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £75 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Long Eaton to Colchester?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Long Eaton to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Eaton to Colchester bus from?

Long Eaton to Colchester bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Market Place station.

Train or bus from Long Eaton to Colchester?

The best way to get from Long Eaton to Colchester is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £75 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Bus Interchange, which costs and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Long Eaton to Colchester bus arrive?

Long Eaton to Colchester bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Coach Park station.

Can I drive from Long Eaton to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Eaton to Colchester is 136 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Long Eaton to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Colchester.

Long Eaton to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Long Eaton to Colchester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 14m
£76–201
Drive 135.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Long Eaton to Colchestercar 135.6 mi
3h 3m
£33–48
Bus via Bus Interchange
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Coach Parkbus Sn / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
6h 42m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
6h 18m
£34–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
6h 46m
£38–74

Long Eaton to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

133Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.4 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Long Eaton, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Market Place to Colchester via The Bell, Long Eaton, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Head Street via Coach Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 6h 42m.

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