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Compare train and bus for London to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. 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 $39, while a bus costs an average of $47.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m 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 London to Colchester:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Colchester costing on average $47 (€40).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
You'll arrive about 53m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $38 (€32) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Colchester
How to get from London to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:15 PM2h00London, Stratford City Bus Station10:15 PMColchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station)$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:15 PM2h00London, Stratford City Bus Station10:15 PMColchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P672649:00 PM0h46London Liverpool Street (LST)9:46 PMColchester station (COL)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P013279:30 PM0h47London Liverpool Street (LST)10:17 PMColchester station (COL)$151One-way0 transfers
- P0133010:30 PM0h48London Liverpool Street (LST)11:18 PMColchester station (COL)$151One-way0 transfers
- P0133411:30 PM0h48London Liverpool Street (LST)12:18 AMColchester station (COL)$151One-way0 transfers
- NXA8 · NX71710:30 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:45 AMColchester, East Hill / High Street$471One-way1 transfer
- NXA8 · NX7177:30 PM3h20London, Victoria Coach Station10:50 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street$491One-way1 transfer
- NXA8 · NX7176:30 AM3h35London, Victoria Coach Station10:05 AMColchester, East Hill / High Street$491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Colchester:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Colchester costing on average $47 (€40).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Liverpool Street (LST) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Colchester by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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