Travel Information between Leeds and Colchester
| 166 miles (268 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $36 - $44 | |
| Train • $36 (€33) • 3 h 54 min | |
| Train • $36 (€33) • 3 h 54 min | |
| National Express or Abellio Greater Anglia |
Travel 166 miles (268 km) by bus or train between Leeds and Colchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Abellio Greater Anglia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leeds to Colchester.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Colchester
How to get from Leeds to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Colchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Colchester
Travel to Colchester 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 Leeds to Colchester.

There are 2 options to travel to Colchester from Leeds including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Colchester is a train with an average price of $36 (€33).
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Colchester:
Taking a train costs $8 (€7) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $44 (€40).
The fastest way to get to Colchester from Leeds is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 54 min.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Getting to Colchester by bus takes 8 h 55 min on average.
The Leeds to Colchester distance is around 166 miles (268 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Colchester is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Leeds to Colchester as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leeds to Colchester:
The following travel companies offer services from Leeds to Colchester:
- Travel with National Express for buses to Colchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Leeds to Colchester tickets on Omio for $44 (€40).
- Abellio Greater Anglia, LNER or East Midlands Trains can get you to Colchester by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Abellio Greater Anglia from Leeds to Colchester for $36 (€33) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Colchester with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct bus with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Colchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Leeds and Colchester.
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