The distance between Colchester and Luton is around 133km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Colchester to Luton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Luton.
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Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then London Finchley Road Station and then to Luton Station Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Colchester to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £24 ($28).
The distance between Colchester and Luton is around 133km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 90km (56 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Colchester and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Luton is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £24 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Colchester and Luton. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 15 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Colchester to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Farringdon station. These services run every 15 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.
Greater Anglia and Thameslink run train services between Colchester and Luton. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colchester and Luton. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London and London Finchley Road Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
National Express, Arriva UK and Green Line run regular bus services between Colchester and Luton. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Luton. instead which will take 1h 35m.
The closest major airport to Luton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Luton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Colchester and Luton. The distance is around 133km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £41 ($49).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 35m | £41($49) | every 15 mins | 134km (84 miles) |
Bus | 3h 30m | £21($25) | every 20 mins | 176km (109 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £24($28) | on demand | 133km (83 miles) |
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The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.