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Compare train and bus 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 train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to Colchester:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ilford to Colchester costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:37 PM2h38Ilford9:15 PMColchester$131One-way1 transfer
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- 6:37 PM2h38Ilford9:15 PMColchester$131One-way1 transfer
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- 6:37 PM2h38Ilford9:15 PMColchester$131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ilford to Colchester:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ilford to Colchester costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ilford and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus 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 Stagecoach London, Abellio London to go to Colchester by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia, Elizabeth Line (TfL) to go to Colchester by train.
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