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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Great Yarmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Great Yarmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. 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 train costs an average of €38, while a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€38 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Colchester to Great Yarmouth
Compare the available ways to get from Colchester to Great Yarmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 37m by train vs 1h 51m by car). Tickets start at around €38 compared to roughly €22 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.
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How to get from Colchester to Great Yarmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Great Yarmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:03 PM 5h22 Colchester 4:25 AM Great Yarmouth Find prices3 transfers
Cheapest
11:03 PM 5h22 Colchester 4:25 AM Great Yarmouth Find prices3 transfers
Fastest
9:35 PM 4h40 Colchester 2:15 AM Great Yarmouth €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
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4:52 PM 5h48 Colchester 10:40 PM Great Yarmouth Find prices3 transfers9:45 AM 6h40 Colchester 4:25 PM Great Yarmouth Find prices3 transfers7:30 PM 4h55 Colchester 12:25 AM Great Yarmouth €52 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Great Yarmouth 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 Great Yarmouth station (GYM).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Great Yarmouth by train.
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