What is the cheapest way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester is to bus via Bus Interchange which costs £12 - £27 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Airport Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from London Luton Airport (LTN) station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay and arriving at Colchester via Luton Airport Parkway, Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester?

The distance between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Colchester is 84 miles. The road distance is 66.8 miles.

How do I travel from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £45 - £85.

How long does it take to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester bus from?

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Airport Bus Station.

Where do I catch the London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester train from?

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton Airport Parkway station.

Train or bus from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester?

The best way to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £40 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester bus arrive?

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester train arrive?

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1067+ hotels available in Colchester.

Can I share a ride from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Luton Airport (LTN) and Colchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchester by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 48m
£45–84
Bus via Bus Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
3h 30m
£13–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
3h 23m
£15–36
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from London Luton-LTN to Colchesterrideshare 66.4 mi
1h 30m
Drive 66.4 mi
1. Drive from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Colchestercar 66.4 mi
1h 30m
£16–24

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Distance: 83.6 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between London Luton Airport (LTN), England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from London Luton Airport Bus Station Bay to Colchester via Luton Airport Parkway Station, Luton Airport Parkway, Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Stop via Coach Station in around 3h 23m.

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