How to travel from Leeds to Colchester

There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Colchester including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Colchester is a bus with an average price of lei291.

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

A bus is lei126 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Colchester costing on average lei417.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Colchester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 37m.

Other travel options to Colchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 28m.

The distance from Leeds to Colchester is approximately 166 miles (268 km).

The average frequency per day from Leeds to Colchester is:

• Around 12 trains per day.
• Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Colchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Colchester:

• Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
• Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Colchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express, Arriva UK to go to Colchester by bus.
• Travel with Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway to go to Colchester by train.

Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Colchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Liverpool Street (LST), Stansted Mountfitchet, Stratford (London) (SRA), London Stansted Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Colchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Colchester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

To fully explore Colchester's historic sites, including Colchester Castle and the Roman ruins, while also enjoying its cultural venues like the Firstsite art gallery and the natural beauty of Castle Park, plan to spend around 2 to 3 days.