How to travel from Colchester to Bristol

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Travel Information to Bristol from Colchester

Distance153 miles (246 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$34 - $39
Cheapest modeTrain • $34 (€30) • 2 h 57 min
Fastest modeTrain • $34 (€30) • 2 h 57 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Great Western Rail

Travel 153 miles (246 km) by train or bus to Bristol from Colchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Great Western Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Colchester to Bristol.

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from Colchester to Bristol

How to get from Colchester to Bristol by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Colchester to Bristol is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
01:10PM7h55
Colchester
09:05PMBristol
$641One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
01:10PM7h55
Colchester
09:05PMBristol
$641One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
03:30PM7h10
Colchester
10:40PMBristol
$711One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
06:30PM7h50
Colchester
02:20AMBristol
$661One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Colchester to Bristol

Travel to Bristol 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 Colchester to Bristol.

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There are 2 options to travel between Colchester and Bristol including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Bristol is a train with an average price of $34 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Bristol:

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $39 (€35) from Colchester to Bristol.

The quickest way to travel from Colchester to Bristol is by train, which takes on average 2 h 57 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 20 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 153 miles (246 km) between Colchester and Bristol.

The average frequency per day from Colchester to Bristol is:

  • 10 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Colchester to Bristol 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 Colchester to Bristol:

    The following travel companies offer services from Colchester to Bristol:

    • Travel with National Express for buses to Bristol. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Colchester to Bristol tickets on Omio for $39 (€35).
    • Great Western Rail or Abellio Greater Anglia can get you to Bristol by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Great Western Rail from Colchester to Bristol for $34 (€30) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Colchester to Bristol with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct bus with.
    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bristol as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Bristol from Colchester.

    Omio customers who travel from Colchester to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Manchester, Bath or Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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