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How to get from Loughton (Essex) to Colchester by Tube and train?

By Tube and train

To get from Loughton (Essex) to Colchester in Colchester, take the CENTRAL Tube from Loughton station to Stratford station. Next, take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Stratford station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Tube - CENTRAL
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Loughton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Tube station
    Start from Tube station
    Loughton (Essex)
  • 2
    Tube - CENTRAL
    Wait for Tube
    CENTRAL
    West Ruislip
  • 3
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Stratford
    18 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 5
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Loughton (Essex) to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 20 bus from Loughton Station (B) station to St Peters Church, Upper Walthamstow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Loughton Station (B)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Loughton Station (B)
    ID B
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Walthamstow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peters Church, Upper Walthamstow
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wood Street
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    London Liverpool Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Loughton (Essex) to Colchester

The distance between Loughton (Essex), Colchester and Colchester, Colchester is approximately 55.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Loughton (Essex) to Colchester by Tube and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Colchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Loughton (Essex)

Loughton (Essex) is located at Loughton (Essex), Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Loughton.

Tube stations close to Loughton (Essex):

  • Loughton
  • Debden
  • Roding Valley

Bus stations close to Loughton (Essex):

  • Loughton Station (A)
  • Loughton Station (B)
  • Loughton Station (C)

Public transport stations close to Colchester, Colchester

Colchester is located at Colchester, Colchester and the nearest public transport station is Groves Close, Colchester.

Train stations close to Colchester:

  • Colchester Town

Bus stations close to Colchester:

  • Groves Close, Colchester
  • Bruff Close, Colchester
  • The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester

By bus and train

To get from Loughton (Essex) to Colchester in Colchester, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 20 bus from Loughton Station (B) station to St Peters Church, Upper Walthamstow station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the OVERGROUND train and finally take the GREATER ANGLIA train from Liverpool Street station to Colchester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Leaves from Loughton Station (B)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Loughton Station (B)
    ID B
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Walthamstow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peters Church, Upper Walthamstow
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wood Street
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    London Liverpool Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Street
    22 min
  • 7
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Norwich
  • 8
    Ride to train station Colchester
    Ride to train station
    Colchester
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Loughton (Essex) to Colchester?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line CENTRAL, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Loughton (Essex) to Colchester?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA.

  • Is there a direct Tube between Loughton (Essex) and Colchester?

    No, you’ll have to take one Tube line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which Tube line goes from Loughton (Essex) to Colchester?

    The CENTRAL Tube line goes from West Ruislip station near Loughton (Essex) in London to Stratford station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Stratford station near Colchester in Colchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Loughton (Essex) to Colchester by Tube and train?

    The total travel time between Loughton (Essex) in London and Colchester in Colchester by Tube and train is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the Tube near Loughton (Essex) to get to Colchester?

    Get on the CENTRAL Tube from the West Ruislip station near Loughton (Essex) in London.

  • Where do I get off the Tube when travelling between Loughton (Essex) and Colchester?

    Get off the Tube at the Stratford station, which is closest to Colchester in Colchester.

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