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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

    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
    £79–127

  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 22m
    £27–46

  3. Drive  136.5 mi

    1. Drive from Long Eaton to Colchestercar car 136.5 mi
    3h 2m
    £34–49

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717 / ...
    6h 10m
    £67–108

  5. Bus via Bus Interchange

    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 bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    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 27m
    £28–42

Long Eaton to Colchester by bus and train

Calendar94Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest 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 22m.

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