There are 4 ways to get from Luton to Colchester (Station) by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
1h 39m£42–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Stationbus 737
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
3h 55m£12–21Drive 67.1 mi
- Drive from Luton to Colchester (Station)car 67.1 mi
1h 31m£17–25Bus via Bus Interchange
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Stationbus 737
- Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Colchester stationbus X20
3h 58m£12–17
Luton to Colchester (Station) by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Colchester (Station) is to bus which costs £11 - £22 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Colchester (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Colchester (Station) station. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Colchester station via Coach Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Colchester (Station). However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Colchester via Farringdon station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Luton and Colchester (Station) is 84 miles. The road distance is 67.5 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Colchester (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £40 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Luton to Colchester (Station), including transfers.
Luton to Colchester (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Colchester (Station) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Colchester (Station) is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £22 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Colchester (Station), England?
You can take a train from Luton to Colchester via Farringdon, Farringdon station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Colchester station via Coach Station and Railway Station in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Luton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Luton to Colchester (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Luton to Colchester (Station) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Colchester (Station) is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Luton to Colchester (Station).
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