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Compare train and bus for Colchester to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, while a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Colchester to London
Compare the available ways to get from Colchester to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to London:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to London costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
The journey is about 47m faster (58m by train vs 1h 45m by car) and roughly $26 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 (€32) vs $63 (€53)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Colchester to London
How to get from Colchester to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:00 AM 2h00 Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) 10:00 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:00 AM 2h00 Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) 10:00 AM London, Stratford City Bus Station $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P01291
3:30 PM 0h47 Colchester station (COL) 4:17 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P67125
4:02 PM 0h49 Colchester station (COL) 4:51 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers - P67143
6:02 PM 0h48 Colchester station (COL) 6:50 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01302
5:30 PM 0h51 Colchester station (COL) 6:21 PM London Liverpool Street (LST) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX717 · NXA8
2:10 PM 3h40 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 5:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $60 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX717 · NXA8
8:40 AM 4h10 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 12:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $60 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX717 · NXA8
6:40 PM 3h40 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 10:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to London:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to London costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line to go to London by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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