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How to get fromLouth to Colchesterby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Louth to Colchester by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central Bus Stationbus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    5h 3m
    £74–117

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    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 / ...
    7h 21m
    £28–50

  3. Bus, train via Peterborough

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central Bus Stationbus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain train
    7h 9m
    £57–95

  4. Drive  132.7 mi

    1. Drive from Louth to Colchestercar car 132.7 mi
    3h 3m
    £33–48

  5. Bus, train via Market Place

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Placebus bus 51W
    2. Take the train from Market Rasen to Newark North Gatetrain train
    3. Take the train from Newark North Gate to King's Crosstrain train
    4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train
    5h 7m

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Central Bus Stationbus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain train
    5h 54m
    £67–119

Louth to Colchester by bus, train, and subway

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Stop via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station in around 7h 21m.

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