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Compare coach and train for Lincoln to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lincoln to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 178 km
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3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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FAQs: Lincoln to Colchester
Travel to Colchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lincoln to Colchester.

This is compared to other travel options from Lincoln to Colchester:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lincoln to Colchester costing on average £48.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 25m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lincoln and Colchester as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lincoln Central (LCN) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Coaches mostly depart from Lincoln, Rail Station Car Park and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by coach.
- Travel with LNER to go to Colchester by train.
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