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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 8m. 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 $33, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 39 miles (64 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m 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 bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Cambridge costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€28) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-16.63 (€-13.59). The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 19m 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 Colchester to Cambridge
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM4h10Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station)12:10 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$201One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM4h10Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station)12:10 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$201One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- P01217 · P021048:24 AM2h15Colchester station (COL)10:39 AMCambridge station (CBG)$351One-way1 transfer
Other options
- P67196 · P762758:30 AM2h35Colchester station (COL)11:05 AMCambridge South$351One-way1 transfer
- P67196 · P762758:30 AM2h39Colchester station (COL)11:09 AMCambridge station (CBG)$351One-way1 transfer
- P67196 · P762758:30 AM2h45Colchester station (COL)11:15 AMCambridge North (CMB)$351One-way1 transfer
- NX717 · NX7272:10 PM2h45Colchester, East Hill / High Street4:55 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$281One-way1 transfer
- NX717 · NX7274:40 PM2h55Colchester, East Hill / High Street7:35 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$301One-way1 transfer
- NX717 · NX72711:55 AM3h30Colchester, East Hill / High Street3:25 PMCambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece)$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Cambridge:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Cambridge costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Cambridge take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 22m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 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 Thameslink, Greater Anglia, Great Northern to go to Cambridge by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cambridge by bus.
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