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How to get fromLong Eaton to Colchesterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 12m
    £88–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    6h 46m
    £31–71

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Street to Coach Parkbus bus Sn / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train
    4. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus bus X20
    5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus bus X20
    6h 43m
    £78–114

  4. Drive 136.5 mi

    1. Drive from Long Eaton to Colchestercar car 136.5 mi
    3h 2m
    £33–48

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Nottingham to Peterboroughtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train Peterborough - Colchester
    5h 16m
    £75–135

Long Eaton to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Broad Street 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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Coach Stop via Interchange, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 6h 46m.

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