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

The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Colchester is to bus via Bus Interchange which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Loughborough and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Lemyngton Street and arriving at Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Loughborough and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Loughborough to Colchester?

The distance between Loughborough and Colchester is 166 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loughborough to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Loughborough to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loughborough to Colchester bus from?

Loughborough to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Loughborough to Colchester train from?

Loughborough to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Loughborough (Leics) station.

Train or bus from Loughborough to Colchester?

The best way to get from Loughborough to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Loughborough to Colchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Loughborough to Colchester train arrive?

Loughborough to Colchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Loughborough to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Colchester is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Loughborough to Colchester.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Loughborough (Leics) to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 18m
£81–131
Bus via Bus Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grammar School to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 127
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20 / ...
6h 15m
£25–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
5h 23m
£26–64
Drive 126.8 mi
1. Drive from Loughborough to Colchestercar 126.8 mi
2h 42m
£31–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717
5h 12m
£72–115

Loughborough to Colchester by train and subway

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Distance: 164.6 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Colchester via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lemyngton Street to Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 5h 23m.

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