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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Cambridge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Cambridge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Cambridge:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to Cambridge costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
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How to get from Colchester to Cambridge by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Cambridge is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:30 PM4h05Colchester11:35 PMCambridge$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:30 PM4h05Colchester11:35 PMCambridge$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:30 PM4h05Colchester11:35 PMCambridge$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:35 PM4h10Colchester1:45 AMCambridge$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Cambridge:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to Cambridge costing on average $34 (€27).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 51m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Cambridge 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 Cambridge station (CBG).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cambridge by bus.
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