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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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Great Yarmouth:
A train is $62 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to Great Yarmouth costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P47524 · P492289:18 AM1h49Colchester station (COL)11:07 AMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$211One-way1 transfer
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P47524 · P492289:18 AM1h49Colchester station (COL)11:07 AMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
P47541 · P4923411:21 AM1h45Colchester station (COL)1:06 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$241One-way1 transfer
Other options
P47534 · P4790610:17 AM1h54Colchester station (COL)12:11 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$211One-way1 transfer
P47519 · P492208:20 AM1h49Colchester station (COL)10:09 AMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$211One-way1 transfer
P47511 · P492167:20 AM1h52Colchester station (COL)9:12 AMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Great Yarmouth:
A train is $62 (€49) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to Great Yarmouth costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Great Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A).
- 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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