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Compare bus and train for Colchester to Longford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. 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 bus costs an average of $60, while a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Longford:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Longford costing on average $93.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $148 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87. The journey takes 2h 49m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Longford:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Longford costing on average $93.
Other travel options to Longford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Longford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX).
- Travel with National Express to go to Longford by bus.
- Travel with Elizabeth line, Greater Anglia to go to Longford by train.
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