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

The cheapest way to get from Looe to Colchester is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Looe to Colchester is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Looe and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Looe to Colchester. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Coach Stop via Plymouth Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Looe and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Looe to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Liskeard and arriving at Colchester via London Paddington and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Looe to Colchester?

The distance between Looe and Colchester is 307 miles. The road distance is 289.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Looe to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Looe to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Looe to Colchester bus from?

Looe to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Looe to Colchester train from?

Looe to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Liskeard station.

Train or bus from Looe to Colchester?

The best way to get from Looe to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Looe to Colchester bus arrive?

Looe to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Looe to Colchester train arrive?

Looe to Colchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Looe to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Looe to Colchester is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Looe to Colchester.

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Looe to Colchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Looe to Colchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liskeard to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
6h 11m
£141–271
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Hammersmith Bridge Roadbus Uk049 / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
9h 54m
£58–117
Drive 287.9 mi
1. Drive from Looe to Colchestercar 287.9 mi
5h 39m
£70–101
Train to Exeter, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liskeard to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EXT - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
8h 34m
£279–564
Bus
1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
11h 20m
£59–139
Line 73 bus, line 57 bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bridge to Railway Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bodmin Parkway Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
4. Take the train from Chelmsford to Colchestertrain
7h 7m
£70–240
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London City Airport (LCY)plane NQY - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Colchestertrain
10h 11m
£267–665
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane NQY - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain
11h 24m
£143–330

Looe to Colchester by bus and train

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Distance: 305.4 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Bridge to Colchester via Railway Station, Liskeard, London Paddington, and Stratford (London) in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Coach Stop via Railway Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 11h 20m.

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