How to travel from Colchester to Ipswich

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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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from Colchester to Ipswich

How to get from Colchester to Ipswich by train, bus or flight.

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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.

National Express
08:50PM0h35
Colchester
09:25PMIpswich
$161One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
08:50PM0h35
Colchester
09:25PMIpswich
$161One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
08:50PM0h35
Colchester
09:25PMIpswich
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Colchester to Ipswich

Travel to Ipswich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Colchester to Ipswich.

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There are 2 options to travel between Colchester and Ipswich including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Colchester to Ipswich is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Colchester to Ipswich is by train with an average journey time of 18m.

Other travel options to Ipswich take longer:

Bus takes on average 35m.

The distance from Colchester to Ipswich is approximately 16 miles (26 km).
The average frequency per day from Colchester to Ipswich is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Colchester to Ipswich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Colchester to Ipswich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Ipswich Buses to go to Ipswich by bus.
  • Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Ipswich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Colchester to Ipswich with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Ipswich Buses.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Abellio Greater Anglia.
Omio customers who travel from Colchester to Ipswich often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Liverpool Street (LST), London Stansted Airport, Norwich, Stratford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ipswich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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