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 4m.

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 4m 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 The Green and arriving at Coach Stop via Coach Park, St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Long Eaton to Colchester?

The distance between Long Eaton and Colchester is 179 miles. The road distance is 136.9 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 13m and costs £75 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m 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 National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus 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 13m and costs £75 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Long Eaton to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Eaton to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Eaton to Colchester is 137 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Long Eaton to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 494+ 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 13m
£76–231
Train, bus
cheapest
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
5h 59m
£30–118
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 11m
£37–74
Drive 136.1 mi
1. Drive from Long Eaton to Colchestercar 136.1 mi
3h 4m
£34–49
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 Essex County Hospitalbus X70 / ...
6h 35m

Long Eaton to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

133Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Long Eaton to Colchester.

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Distance: 178.4 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Green to Coach Stop via Coach Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 6h 11m.

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