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4.6Travel Information to Colchester from Ipswich
 Distance | 16 miles (25 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $7 - $11 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $7 (€6) • 18 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $7 (€6) • 18 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Abellio Greater Anglia |
Take a bus or train to travel 16 miles (25 km) to Colchester from Ipswich. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Abellio Greater Anglia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Ipswich to Colchester.
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The best way to travel from Ipswich to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Ipswich to Colchester
Travel to Colchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ipswich to Colchester.
There are 2 travel options from Ipswich to Colchester. You can take a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Colchester from Ipswich is by taking a train, which costs on average $7 (€6).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Ipswich to Colchester:
Taking a train costs $4 (€3) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $11 (€10).
The quickest way to travel from Ipswich to Colchester is by train, which takes on average 18 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 35 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 16 miles (25 km) between Ipswich and Colchester.
The average frequency per day from Ipswich to Colchester is:
- 6 buses a day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Ipswich and Colchester as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Ipswich to Colchester:
- Most travelers board their bus from Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Most travelers board their train from Ipswich and arrive in Colchester.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Ipswich to Colchester:
- You can take a bus from Ipswich to Colchester with National Express or Ipswich Buses. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with National Express from Ipswich to Colchester.
- You can take a train from Ipswich to Colchester with Abellio Greater Anglia. Cheap tickets can be found for $7 (€6) with Abellio Greater Anglia from Ipswich to Colchester.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ipswich to Colchester with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with National Express or Ipswich Buses with 6 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with Abellio Greater Anglia 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Colchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Colchester from Ipswich.
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