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Compare train and bus for Canterbury to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Canterbury to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 62, while a train costs an average of CHF 70.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 70 Average price | CHF 62 Average price Cheapest | CHF 28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Canterbury to Colchester
Compare the available ways to get from Canterbury to Colchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Colchester:
A bus is CHF 9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Colchester costing on average CHF 70.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
Tickets start at around CHF 70 compared to roughly CHF 28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 41. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 1h 53m 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 Canterbury to Colchester
How to get from Canterbury to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Canterbury to Colchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:23 PM 1h48 Canterbury 5:11 PM Colchester CHF 72 1 One-way 2 transfers
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3:23 PM 1h48 Canterbury 5:11 PM Colchester CHF 72 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
3:23 PM 1h48 Canterbury 5:11 PM Colchester CHF 72 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
8:23 AM 1h50 Canterbury 10:13 AM Colchester CHF 72 1 One-way 2 transfers6:14 AM 1h52 Canterbury 8:06 AM Colchester CHF 72 1 One-way 2 transfers11:23 AM 1h53 Canterbury 1:16 PM Colchester CHF 72 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Canterbury to Colchester:
A bus is CHF 9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Canterbury to Colchester costing on average CHF 70.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Canterbury and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Canterbury West (CBW) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Canterbury, Bus Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with Southeastern, Greater Anglia to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
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