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How to get fromEast Midlands Airport (EMA) to Colchesterby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Colchester by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Long Eaton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 30m
    £90–148

  2. Bus via Bus Interchange

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    6h 5m
    £25–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    5h 50m
    £27–65

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Colchesterrideshare rideshare 135 mi
    2h 51m

  5. Drive 135 mi

    1. Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Colchestercar car 135 mi
    2h 51m
    £33–48

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus bus 717
    6h 14m
    £75–118

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 184.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from EMA Departure Building to Colchester via Rail Station Sycamore Road, Long Eaton, London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 50m.

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