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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Bristol to Colchester:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Colchester costing on average $92 (€75).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
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How to get from Bristol to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:15 PM8h35Bristol5:50 AMColchester$571One-way0 transfers
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- 9:15 PM8h35Bristol5:50 AMColchester$571One-way0 transfers
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- 9:15 PM8h35Bristol5:50 AMColchester$571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Colchester:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Colchester costing on average $92 (€75).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
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