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

The cheapest way to get from Louth to Colchester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Louth to Colchester is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Louth and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Louth station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Louth to Colchester?

The distance between Louth and Colchester is 218 miles. The road distance is 134.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Louth to Colchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 53m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Louth to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Louth to Colchester bus from?

Louth to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Louth to Colchester bus arrive?

Louth to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Can I drive from Louth to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Louth to Colchester is 135 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Louth to Colchester.

How do I get a bus ticket from Louth to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 995+ hotels available in Colchester.

Louth to Colchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Louth to Colchester by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 151
2. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
4h 53m
£110–219
Drive 134.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Louth to Colchestercar 134.1 mi
3h
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
7h 40m
£54–76
Bus, train via Market Place
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus 51W
2. Take the train from Market Rasen to Newark North Gatetrain
3. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
5h 8m
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central Bus Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain
5h 54m
Bus, train via Peterborough
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central Bus Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
7h 16m

Louth to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

7Weekly Services

4h 53mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Louth to Colchester.

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Distance: 216.5 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 7h 40m.

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