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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 402 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. 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 L 402, while a flight costs an average of L 4,687.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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L 479 Average price | L 402 Average price Cheapest | L 4,687 Average price | L 368 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 4m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Colchester
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Colchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Colchester:
A bus is L 77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Colchester costing on average L 479.
A bus is L 4,285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Colchester costing on average L 4,687.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
You'll arrive about 48m sooner (2h 41m by train vs 3h 29m by car). Tickets start at around L 479 compared to roughly L 368 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Colchester
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 AMColchesterL 2681One-way0 transfers
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- 9:15 PM8h35Bristol5:50 AMColchesterL 2681One-way0 transfers
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- 9:15 PM8h35Bristol5:50 AMColchesterL 2681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Colchester:
A bus is L 77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Colchester costing on average L 479.
A bus is L 4,285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Colchester costing on average L 4,687.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Norwich International Airport.
- 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 Loganair to go to Colchester by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Colchester by train.
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