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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €67 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. 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 €67, while a flight costs an average of €541.
Distance: 152 miles (246 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€67 Average price | €67 Average price Cheapest | €541 Average price | €65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Colchester to Bristol
Compare the available ways to get from Colchester to Bristol, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Bristol:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Bristol costing on average €67.
A bus is €475 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Colchester to Bristol costing on average €541.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (2h 44m by train vs 3h 23m by car). Tickets start at around €67 compared to roughly €65 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 Bristol
How to get from Colchester to Bristol by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:40 PM 7h10 Colchester 12:50 AM Bristol €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:40 PM 7h10 Colchester 12:50 AM Bristol €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:40 PM 7h10 Colchester 12:50 AM Bristol €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:05 AM 9h35 Colchester 12:40 PM Bristol €59 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Bristol:
A bus is €1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Bristol costing on average €67.
A bus is €475 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Colchester to Bristol costing on average €541.
Other travel options to Bristol take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Bristol as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St).
- Flights mostly depart from Norwich International Airport and arrive in Bristol Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, Greater Anglia to go to Bristol by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Bristol by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Bristol by bus.
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