How to travel from Colchester to Luton

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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Luton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $92.

Distance: 56 miles (91 km)

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$51

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$93

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$26

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 21m

Average total duration

2h 51m

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2h 18m

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1h 48m

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1h 36m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Colchester to Luton is a bus with an average price of $51 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Luton:

A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Luton costing on average $93 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Colchester to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Colchester and Luton including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Colchester to Luton among Omio's users.

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from Colchester to Luton

How to get from Colchester to Luton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Colchester to Luton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Greater AngliaP47517+Elizabeth lineG24983+ThameslinkW57816
    7:31 AM1h48
    Colchester station (COL)
    9:19 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $951One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greater AngliaP47517+Elizabeth lineG24983+ThameslinkW57816
    7:31 AM1h48
    Colchester station (COL)
    9:19 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $951One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Greater AngliaP47517+Elizabeth lineG24983+ThameslinkW57816
    7:31 AM1h48
    Colchester station (COL)
    9:19 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $951One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Greater AngliaP47673+Elizabeth lineG24969+ThameslinkW59421
    7:14 AM1h56
    Colchester station (COL)
    9:10 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $951One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP47513+Elizabeth lineG24927+ThameslinkW57815
    7:01 AM1h48
    Colchester station (COL)
    8:49 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $951One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greater AngliaP47509+Elizabeth lineG24867+ThameslinkW57814
    6:31 AM1h48
    Colchester station (COL)
    8:19 AMLuton station (LUT)
    $951One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Colchester to Luton

Travel to Luton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Colchester to Luton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Colchester and Luton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Colchester to Luton is a bus with an average price of $51 (€40).

This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Luton:

A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Luton costing on average $93 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Colchester to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 51m.

The distance from Colchester to Luton is approximately 56 miles (91 km).
The average frequency per day from Colchester to Luton is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Colchester to Luton:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Colchester to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Luton by train.
Omio customers who travel from Colchester to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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