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Compare bus and train for Luton to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. 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 bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Luton to Colchester
Compare the available ways to get from Luton to Colchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Colchester:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Colchester costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$37. The journey takes 1h 39m versus 1h 37m 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 Luton to Colchester
How to get from Luton to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 PM 3h15 Luton 9:50 PM Colchester $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:35 PM 3h15 Luton 9:50 PM Colchester $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:35 PM 3h15 Luton 9:50 PM Colchester $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:50 AM 4h10 Luton 9:00 AM Colchester $37 1 One-way 0 transfers8:00 AM 4h10 Luton 12:10 PM Colchester $40 1 One-way 0 transfers12:35 PM 3h20 Luton 3:55 PM Colchester $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Colchester:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Colchester costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Colchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Thameslink to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
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