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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Bath
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Bath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 53m. 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 train costs an average of $65, while a bus costs an average of $79.
Distance: 144 miles (232 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Colchester to Bath:
A train is $14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to Bath costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
You'll arrive about 1h 0m sooner (2h 23m by train vs 3h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $64 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 Colchester to Bath
How to get from Colchester to Bath by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Bath is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P670579:00 AM2h48Colchester station (COL)11:48 AMBath Spa (BTH)$691One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- C33026+C38455+P670579:00 AM2h48Colchester station (COL)11:48 AMBath Spa (BTH)$691One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- C33026+C38455+P670579:00 AM2h48Colchester station (COL)11:48 AMBath Spa (BTH)$691One-way2 transfers
Other options
- W34690+P67068+C3737110:00 AM2h51Colchester station (COL)12:51 PMBath Spa (BTH)$691One-way2 transfers
- C01223+P67078+C3728111:00 AM2h51Colchester station (COL)1:51 PMBath Spa (BTH)$691One-way2 transfers
- W34700+P67210+C3828511:30 AM3h19Colchester station (COL)2:49 PMBath Spa (BTH)$691One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Bath:
A train is $14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to Bath costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Bath take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Bath as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Bath Spa (BTH).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Bath, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bath by bus.
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Bath by train.
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