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Compare bus and train for Ilford to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilford to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, while a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€43 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Ilford to Colchester
Compare the available ways to get from Ilford to Colchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to Colchester:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilford to Colchester costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 9m by train vs 1h 11m by car). Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €15 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 Ilford to Colchester
How to get from Ilford to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ilford to Colchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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8:23 AM 0h53 Ilford 9:16 AM Colchester €29 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8:23 AM 0h53 Ilford 9:16 AM Colchester €29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
8:23 AM 0h53 Ilford 9:16 AM Colchester €29 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
7:23 AM 0h54 Ilford 8:17 AM Colchester €29 1 One-way 1 transfer9:21 AM 0h55 Ilford 10:16 AM Colchester €29 1 One-way 1 transfer12:21 PM 0h55 Ilford 1:16 PM Colchester €29 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to Colchester:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilford to Colchester costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ilford and Colchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ilford station (IFD) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Stratford City Bus Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth line to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Colchester by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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