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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 $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. 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 $47, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m 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.
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 $57.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 33m by train vs 1h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $26 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 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.
- NX737 · NX7178:15 AM4h10Luton, Station Interchange12:25 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street$401One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX737 · NX7178:15 AM4h10Luton, Station Interchange12:25 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street$401One-way1 transfer
Fastest
X07786+P01247+
C3684210:13 AM2h03Luton station (LUT)12:16 PMColchester station (COL)$931One-way2 transfers
Other options
- X07788+P01238+C380149:13 AM2h03Luton station (LUT)11:16 AMColchester station (COL)$931One-way2 transfers
- C02762+C36836+P672059:59 AM2h12Luton station (LUT)12:11 PMColchester station (COL)$931One-way2 transfers
- C22666+P01232+
P859048:03 AM2h13Luton station (LUT)10:16 AMColchester station (COL)$931One-way2 transfers
- NX737 · NX71710:25 AM4h30Luton, Station Interchange2:55 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street$401One-way1 transfer
- NX737 · NX7174:00 PM3h50Luton, Station Interchange7:50 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street$411One-way1 transfer
- NX737 · NX7175:50 AM4h15Luton, Station Interchange10:05 AMColchester, East Hill / High Street$411One-way1 transfer
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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 $57.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 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, east_midlands_trains to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Green Line, Arriva UK to go to Colchester by bus.
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