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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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. 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 $20, and a bus costs an average of $57.
Distance: 60 miles (98 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m 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 | 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 Great Yarmouth:
A train is $41 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to Great Yarmouth costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Colchester to Great Yarmouth
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.
- LE329600 · P01238 · P0183210:47 AM2h17Colchester station (COL)1:04 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$201One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- LE329600 · P01238 · P0183210:47 AM2h17Colchester station (COL)1:04 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$201One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- LE329600 · P01238 · P0183210:47 AM2h17Colchester station (COL)1:04 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$201One-way2 transfers
Other options
- LE329200 · P01256 · P0184312:47 PM2h17Colchester station (COL)3:04 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$201One-way2 transfers
- LE330000 · P01222 · P018238:47 AM2h17Colchester station (COL)11:04 AMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$201One-way2 transfers
- LE329800 · P01232 · P013759:47 AM2h19Colchester station (COL)12:06 PMGreat Yarmouth station (GYM)$201One-way2 transfers
NX717 · NX7272:10 PM5h30Colchester, East Hill / High Street7:40 PMGreat Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A)$841One-way1 transfer- NX717 · NX7274:40 PM5h35Colchester, East Hill / High Street10:15 PMGreat Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A)$841One-way1 transfer
- NX717 · NX7276:40 PM5h45Colchester, East Hill / High Street12:25 AMGreat Yarmouth, Regent Rd (Market Gates Stand A)$841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Great Yarmouth:
A train is $41 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to Great Yarmouth costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Great Yarmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 47m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses 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 First Essex, Hedingham & Chambers, National Express, Arriva UK to go to Great Yarmouth by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Great Yarmouth by train.
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