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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 €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 €33, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€47 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bristol to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Colchester.
There are 2 travel options from Bristol to Colchester: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Colchester from Bristol is by taking a train, which costs on average $34 (€30).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bristol to Colchester:
Taking a train costs $4 (€3) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $37 (€34) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Bristol to Colchester is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 54 min.
There are alternative travel options to Colchester that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 30 min of travel time.
Colchester is approximately 153 miles (246 km) away from Bristol.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Colchester is:
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Bristol and Colchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Colchester:
The following travel companies offer services from Bristol to Colchester:
- National Express can take you to Colchester by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Bristol to Colchester for $37 (€34).
- Great Western Rail or first_great_western can get you to Colchester by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Great Western Rail from Bristol to Colchester for $34 (€30) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bristol to Colchester with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Colchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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