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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Norwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of L 128 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of L 128, while a bus costs an average of L 340.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 128 Average price Cheapest | L 340 Average price | L 105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m 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 |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Colchester to Norwich
Compare the available ways to get from Colchester to Norwich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Norwich:
A train is L 213 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to Norwich costing on average L 340.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (1h 1m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around L 128 compared to roughly L 105 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Colchester to Norwich
How to get from Colchester to Norwich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Colchester to Norwich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:20 PM 2h05 Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) 12:25 AM Norwich, Bus Station L 52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:20 PM 2h05 Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) 12:25 AM Norwich, Bus Station L 52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P01218
8:49 AM 0h59 Colchester station (COL) 9:48 AM Norwich station (NRW) L 117 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P01250
12:47 PM 0h59 Colchester station (COL) 1:46 PM Norwich station (NRW) L 117 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01226
9:47 AM 1h00 Colchester station (COL) 10:47 AM Norwich station (NRW) L 117 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01220
9:18 AM 1h00 Colchester station (COL) 10:18 AM Norwich station (NRW) L 117 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX717 · NX727
6:40 PM 4h55 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 11:35 PM Norwich, University Of East Anglia L 401 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX717 · NX727
6:40 PM 5h05 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 11:45 PM Norwich, Bus Station L 401 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX717 · NX727
4:45 PM 5h15 Colchester, East Hill / High Street 10:00 PM Norwich, Bus Station L 401 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Norwich:
A train is L 213 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Colchester to Norwich costing on average L 340.
Other travel options to Norwich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Norwich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Norwich station (NRW).
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Norwich, Bus Station.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Norwich by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Norwich by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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