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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Colchester is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Coach Stop via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Colchester via Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Luton to Colchester?

The distance between Luton and Colchester is 84 miles. The road distance is 68.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £25 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Luton to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Colchester bus from?

Luton to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Luton to Colchester train from?

Luton to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or bus from Luton to Colchester?

The best way to get from Luton to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £25 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Luton to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Colchester train arrive?

Luton to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Luton to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Colchester is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Luton to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Luton to Colchester?

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

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

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Luton to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 40m
£25–88
Drive 67.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Luton to Colchestercar 67.9 mi
1h 33m
£17–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Stationbus 737
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
3h 30m
£26–55
Bus via Bus Interchange
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Stationbus 737
2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Essex County Hospitalbus X70 / ...
3h 54m

Luton to Colchester by train and subway

638Weekly Services

1h 40mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Luton to Colchester.

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Distance: 83.6 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Stop via Coach Station in around 3h 30m.

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