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

The cheapest way to get from Loughton to Colchester is to bus which costs £15 - £30 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loughton to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Loughton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Loughton station to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Central station and arriving at Head Street via Airport Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Loughton and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Loughton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Colchester via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Loughton to Colchester?

The distance between Loughton and Colchester is 105 miles. The road distance is 85 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loughton to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Loughton to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loughton to Colchester bus from?

Loughton to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Central station.

Where do I catch the Loughton to Colchester train from?

Loughton to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.

Train or bus from Loughton to Colchester?

The best way to get from Loughton to Colchester is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £30 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Loughton to Colchester bus arrive?

Loughton to Colchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Loughton to Colchester train arrive?

Loughton to Colchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Loughton to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Loughton to Colchester is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Loughton to Colchester.

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There are 3 ways to get from Loughton to Colchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 41m
£43–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central station to Airport Bus Stationbus Mk1
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Head Streetbus X20
5h 30m
£15–30
Drive 84.5 mi
1. Drive from Loughton to Colchestercar 84.5 mi
1h 49m
£21–30

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Distance: 104 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Loughton, Milton Keynes, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Colchester via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central station to Head Street via Airport Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 30m.

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