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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Colchester to Longford
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Colchester to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Longford will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £51.
Of the 1 buses that leave Colchester for Longford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Colchester to Longford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. 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 coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£45 Average Price Cheapest | £56 Average Price |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Colchester to Longford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Longford coaches for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:35 Colchester | 5h30 | 02:05 Longford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Colchester to Longford
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Buses from Colchester to Longford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 104 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Colchester to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Colchester to Longford with National Express for as low as £28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Colchester to Longford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to Longford by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Longford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Colchester, East Hill / High Street, which is located around 0.5 miles (821 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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