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4.6Travel Information to Ipswich from Colchester
 Distance | 16 miles (25 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $9 - $14 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $9 (€8) • 18 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $9 (€8) • 18 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Abellio Greater Anglia |
Take a bus or train to travel 16 miles (25 km) to Ipswich from Colchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Abellio Greater Anglia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Colchester to Ipswich.
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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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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.
There are 2 travel options from Colchester to Ipswich: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Ipswich from Colchester is by taking a train, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Colchester to Ipswich:
Taking a train costs $4 (€4) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€12) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Ipswich from Colchester is by train, which takes on average 18 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 35 min on average.
The distance from Colchester to Ipswich is approximately 16 miles (25 km).
The average frequency per day from Colchester to Ipswich is:
- Around 6 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Ipswich as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Colchester to Ipswich:
- Buses mostly leave from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and tend to arrive in Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema).
- Trains from Colchester to Ipswich most often leave from Colchester and arrive in Ipswich.
The following travel companies offer services from Colchester to Ipswich:
- Travel with National Express or Ipswich Buses for buses to Ipswich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Colchester to Ipswich tickets on Omio for $14 (€12).
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia for trains to Ipswich. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Abellio Greater Anglia Colchester to Ipswich tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
Yes, there are direct routes from Colchester to Ipswich with the following travel companies:
- You can find 6 direct buses per day to Ipswich with National Express or Ipswich Buses.
- You'll find 6 direct trains a day to Ipswich with Abellio Greater Anglia.
Direct services to Ipswich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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