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

The cheapest way to get from Looe to Colchester is to bus and train which costs £55 - £110 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Looe to Colchester is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Looe and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Looe to Colchester. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Coach Stop via Plymouth Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

How far is it from Looe to Colchester?

The distance between Looe and Colchester is 307 miles. The road distance is 289.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Looe to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Looe to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Looe to Colchester bus from?

Looe to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Train or bus from Looe to Colchester?

The best way to get from Looe to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £130 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 11h.

Where does the Looe to Colchester bus arrive?

Looe to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Looe to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Colchester is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Looe to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1036+ hotels available in Colchester.

Looe to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Looe to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Liskeard to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 10m
£131–270
Bus, fly to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 45m
£43–236
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
9h 54m
£56–110
Drive 287.9 mi
1. Drive from Looe to Colchestercar 287.9 mi
5h 39m
£71–102
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NQY - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
10h 1m
£179–429
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
11h
£53–137
Bus, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
10h 24m
£274–667
Bus, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
13h 21m
£132–382

Looe to Colchester by bus and train

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Looe to Colchester.

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Distance: 305.4 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bridge to Colchester via Railway Station, Liskeard, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Coach Stop via Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 11h.

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