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Compare bus and train for Colchester to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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€13 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Colchester to Ipswich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Ipswich:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Ipswich costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Ipswich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Ipswich station (IPS).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Travel with National Express, Ipswich Buses to go to Ipswich by bus.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Ipswich Buses.
- 7 direct trains per day with Abellio Greater Anglia.
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