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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. 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 $52, and a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$90 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Colchester:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Colchester costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
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How to get from Coventry to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 AM5h45Coventry9:05 AMColchester$701One-way0 transfers
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3:20 AM5h45Coventry9:05 AMColchester$701One-way0 transfers
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3:20 AM5h45Coventry9:05 AMColchester$701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Colchester:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Colchester costing on average $90 (€74).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Colchester by train.
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