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How to Travel from

Edinburgh Airport to Colchester

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$18.99–$151.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,139.20

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$379.73
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$949.33

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$24.05–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

TerraVision UK

Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from London, Finchley Road to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$20.25

Train operators

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$39.24

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38
Train from Sheffield to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$49.37

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London, Finchley Road to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$151.89–$493.65
Train from Leicester to Stansted
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$316.44
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterborough
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$189.87–$265.81

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Greater Anglia

Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Stratford (London) to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
Train from London Liverpool Street to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Train from Peterborough to Colchester
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester is to fly and bus which costs $32.61 - $119.57 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester is to fly and train which takes 2h 35m and costs $92.39 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Colchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Colchester via Edinburgh, Bus Station, London, Finchley Road and London Stansted Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Colchester via Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Colchester is 626 km. The road distance is 630.7 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $206.52 - $326.09 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester train from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $206.52 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65.22 - $184.78 and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester train arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester is 631 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Colchester.

Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 847+ hotels available in Colchester. Prices start at $39.65 per night.
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