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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Colchester:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Colchester costing on average $103.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $103 compared to roughly $64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-38.87. The journey takes 3h 8m versus 3h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Colchester
How to get from Birmingham to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX541 · NXA8 · NX7176:30 PM7h15Birmingham, Coach Station1:45 AMColchester, East Hill / High Street$691One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- NX541 · NXA8 · NX7176:30 PM7h15Birmingham, Coach Station1:45 AMColchester, East Hill / High Street$691One-way2 transfers
Fastest
W33937+
Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+
P0127712:47 PM2h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:46 PMColchester station (COL)$721One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W33922+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P66980_P016021:21 PM4h12Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:33 PMColchester Town (CET)$721One-way2 transfers
- W33933+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street+P012801:17 PM2h59Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:16 PMColchester station (COL)$831One-way2 transfers
- W33903+P01272+Tube from London Euston to London Liverpool Street12:17 PM3h00Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:17 PMColchester station (COL)$831One-way2 transfers
- NX541 · NX737 · NX7171:00 PM6h50Birmingham, Coach Station7:50 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street$761One-way2 transfers
- NX777 · NX7179:30 AM7h25Birmingham, Coach Station4:55 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street$831One-way1 transfer
- NX777 · NX7177:30 AM7h25Birmingham, Coach Station2:55 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street$861One-way1 transfer
BA7814 · BA783211:20 AM4h25Birmingham International Airport3:45 PMNorwich International Airport$9411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Colchester:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Colchester costing on average $103.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways to go to Colchester by train.
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