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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Luton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €35 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 train costs an average of €35, while a bus costs an average of €36.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Luton:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Luton costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
Tickets start at around €56 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-35.43. The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Colchester to Luton
How to get from Colchester to Luton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Luton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX717 · NX7372:10 PM4h50Colchester, East Hill / High Street7:00 PMLuton, Station Interchange€321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX717 · NX7372:10 PM4h50Colchester, East Hill / High Street7:00 PMLuton, Station Interchange€321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- P67068+
X07757+
C3737110:00 AM2h00Colchester station (COL)12:00 PMLuton station (LUT)€761One-way2 transfers
Other options
- P67057+X29432+C384559:00 AM2h00Colchester station (COL)11:00 AMLuton station (LUT)€761One-way2 transfers
- P66915+W45454+C384779:06 AM2h07Colchester station (COL)11:13 AMLuton station (LUT)€761One-way2 transfers
- P66917+C38555+W4545610:06 AM2h07Colchester station (COL)12:13 PMLuton station (LUT)€761One-way2 transfers
- NX717 · NX7374:40 PM4h50Colchester, East Hill / High Street9:30 PMLuton, Station Interchange€341One-way1 transfer
- NX717 · NX7372:10 PM4h30Colchester, East Hill / High Street6:40 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€341One-way1 transfer
- NX717 · NX7374:40 PM4h30Colchester, East Hill / High Street9:10 PMLuton, London Luton Airport Bus Station€361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Luton:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Luton costing on average €56.
Other travel options to Luton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Luton 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 Luton Airport (LUA).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Luton by train.
- Travel with National Express, First Essex, Hedingham & Chambers, Arriva UK to go to Luton by bus.
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