What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Loughborough?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Loughborough is to bus via Bus Interchange which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Loughborough?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Loughborough is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Loughborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at High Street via Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Loughborough?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Loughborough. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Loughborough (Leics) via Liverpool Street station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Colchester to Loughborough?

The distance between Colchester and Loughborough is 166 miles. The road distance is 128.6 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Loughborough without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Loughborough without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Loughborough?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Colchester to Loughborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Loughborough bus from?

Colchester to Loughborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Loughborough train from?

Colchester to Loughborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Loughborough?

The best way to get from Colchester to Loughborough is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Colchester to Loughborough bus arrive?

Colchester to Loughborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Loughborough train arrive?

Colchester to Loughborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Loughborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Loughborough is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Colchester to Loughborough.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Loughborough?

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Where can I stay near Loughborough?

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There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Loughborough by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Loughborough (Leics)train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2h 29m
£81–137
Bus via Bus Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
6h 18m
£23–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
4h 56m
£25–63
Drive 127.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Loughboroughcar 127.9 mi
2h 44m
£32–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus X20 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
5h 24m
£75–111

Colchester to Loughborough by train and subway

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Distance: 164.6 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Loughborough, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Loughborough (Leics) via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to High Street via Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 4h 56m.

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