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How to get fromColchester to Louthby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Market Placebus bus 50
    5h 32m
    £74–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 151
    7h 31m
    £29–50

  3. Drive  133.8 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to Louthcar car 133.8 mi
    3h
    £34–48

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Market Placebus bus 50
    5h 36m
    £68–117

  5. Train, bus via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Market Placebus bus 50
    7h 40m
    £56–95

Colchester to Louth by train, subway, and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 7h 31m.

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