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Compare coach and train for Lincoln to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £64. 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 £64, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 178 km
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£64 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Colchester from Lincoln by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Lincoln to Colchester is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 travel options to Colchester from Lincoln. You can take a coach or train.
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln to Colchester is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £38 compared to other travel options to Colchester:
Taking a coach costs £46 less than taking a train, which costs on average £83 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Lincoln to Colchester is by train, which takes on average 4 h 43 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Colchester by coach takes 8 h 25 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 110 miles from Lincoln to Colchester.
The average frequency per day from Lincoln to Colchester is:
- 1 coach a day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Colchester from Lincoln as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Lincoln to Colchester:
The following travel companies offer services from Lincoln to Colchester:
- Travel with National Express for coaches to Colchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Lincoln to Colchester tickets on Omio for £38.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia for trains to Colchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Abellio Greater Anglia Lincoln to Colchester tickets on Omio for £83.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lincoln to Colchester with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Colchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Lincoln and Colchester.
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