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How to get fromLooe to Colchesterby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Looe to Colchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Line 10 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from The Square to Railway Stationbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    6h 29m
    £132–261

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus bus Uk049 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    9h 54m
    £59–123

  3. Drive 287.9 mi

    1. Drive from Looe to Colchestercar car 287.9 mi
    5h 39m
    £72–103

  4. Train to Exeter, fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Liskeard to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    8h 32m
    £311–666

  5. Line 73 bus, line 57 bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bridge to Railway Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NQY - STN
    4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain train
    7h 12m
    £60–240

  6. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane NQY - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain train
    10h 25m
    £268–665

  7. Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane NQY - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    11h 27m
    £145–350

Looe to Colchester by bus and train

Calendar92Weekly Services
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Looe to Colchester. However, you can take the line 10 bus to Railway Station, walk to Plymouth, take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Stratford, then take the train to Colchester. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Colchester via Royal Parade, Plymouth Coach Station, London Hammersmith Bridge Road, Hammersmith, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 9h 54m.

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