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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 lei120 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 37m. 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 lei120, while a bus costs an average of lei192.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
lei120 Average price Cheapest | lei192 Average price | lei294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to London:
A train is lei72 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to London costing on average lei192.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
The journey is about 38m faster (1h 7m by train vs 1h 45m by car) and roughly lei174 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (lei120 vs lei294). 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 AM2h00Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station)10:00 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Stationlei421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:00 AM2h00Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station)10:00 AMLondon, Stratford City Bus Stationlei421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P0126112:00 PM0h47Colchester station (COL)12:47 PMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)lei1011One-way0 transfers
Other options
P671885:35 AM0h56Colchester station (COL)6:31 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)lei701One-way0 transfers
P769195:44 AM1h03Colchester station (COL)6:47 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)lei701One-way0 transfers
C038856:00 AM0h50Colchester station (COL)6:50 AMLondon Liverpool Street (LST)lei1111One-way0 transfers
NX717 · NXA86:40 PM3h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street10:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationlei2591One-way1 transfer
NX717 · NXA82:10 PM3h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street5:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationlei2591One-way1 transfer
NX717 · NXA84:45 PM4h05Colchester, East Hill / High Street8:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationlei2591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to London:
A train is lei72 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to London costing on average lei192.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 9 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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