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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 $48. 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 $48, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$89 Average price | $71 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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Colchester to Sheffield:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colchester to Sheffield costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Colchester, East Hill / High Street and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Sheffield by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
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