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Compare train and bus for Colchester to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€80 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Colchester to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Colchester to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Colchester to Sheffield
Travel to Sheffield 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 Sheffield.
There are 2 travel options from Colchester to Sheffield: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Sheffield from Colchester is by taking a train, which costs on average $36 (€33).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Colchester to Sheffield:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $38 (€35).
The fastest way to get to Sheffield from Colchester is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 35 min.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes 8 h 5 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 143 miles (230 km) between Colchester and Sheffield.
The average frequency per day from Colchester to Sheffield is:
- 7 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Sheffield from Colchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Colchester to Sheffield:
The following travel companies offer services from Colchester to Sheffield:
- National Express can take you to Sheffield by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Colchester to Sheffield for $38 (€35).
- East Midlands Trains or Abellio Greater Anglia can take you to Sheffield by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Abellio Greater Anglia from Colchester to Sheffield for $36 (€33).
Yes, there are direct services available from Colchester to Sheffield with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Sheffield as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Colchester to Sheffield.
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