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Compare bus and train for Ipswich to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ipswich to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Ipswich to Colchester
Compare the available ways to get from Ipswich to Colchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Colchester:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Colchester costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (18m by train vs 33m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $7 (€6) 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 Ipswich to Colchester
How to get from Ipswich to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ipswich to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:10 AM 0h45 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 7:55 AM Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:10 AM 0h45 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 7:55 AM Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C04685
8:43 AM 0h18 Ipswich station (IPS) 9:01 AM Colchester station (COL) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P01228
8:11 AM 0h18 Ipswich station (IPS) 8:29 AM Colchester station (COL) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01248
10:10 AM 0h18 Ipswich station (IPS) 10:28 AM Colchester station (COL) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01244
9:41 AM 0h18 Ipswich station (IPS) 9:59 AM Colchester station (COL) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX717
6:05 PM 0h35 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 6:40 PM Colchester, East Hill / High Street $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX717
5:00 AM 0h35 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 5:35 AM Colchester, East Hill / High Street $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX717
8:00 AM 0h40 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) 8:40 AM Colchester, East Hill / High Street $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Colchester:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ipswich to Colchester costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Colchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ipswich station (IPS) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Colchester by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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