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

The cheapest way to get from Longstanton to Colchester is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Longstanton to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Longstanton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Longstanton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Brookside and arriving at Coach Stop via Parkside and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Longstanton to Colchester?

The distance between Longstanton and Colchester is 91 miles. The road distance is 55.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Longstanton to Colchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 10m and costs £27 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Longstanton to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Longstanton to Colchester bus from?

Longstanton to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Brookside station.

Where does the Longstanton to Colchester bus arrive?

Longstanton to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Emmanuel Street station.

Can I drive from Longstanton to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Longstanton to Colchester is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Longstanton to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1024+ hotels available in Colchester.

Longstanton to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 5 ways to get from Longstanton to Colchester by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Busway Longstanton Park & Ride to Cambridge North stationB
2. Take the train from Cambridge to IpswichCambridge - Ipswich / ...
3h 10m
£28–52
Drive 54.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Longstanton to Colchester54.9 mi
1h 24m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Busway Longstanton Park & Ride to The Busway stationA
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus InterchangeX20
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head StreetX20
3h 31m
Line 5 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brookside to Emmanuel Street5
2. Take the train from Cambridge to ColchesterCambridge - Colchester
3h 25m
£27–60
Line 5 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Brookside to Emmanuel Street5
2. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Station727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop717 / ...
4h 25m
£19–43

Longstanton to Colchester by bus and train

116Weekly Services

3h 10mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 90.5 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Longstanton, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from The Busway Longstanton Park & Ride to Head Street via The Busway station, Cambridge, Stansted Airport, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 3h 31m.

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