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Compare train and bus for Colchester to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, and a bus costs an average of €21.
Distance: 83 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price |
1h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Colchester to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to London:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to London costing on average €21.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 39m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in London Liverpool Street (LST).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia, Tfl Rail to go to London by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Abellio Greater Anglia.
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