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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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$16 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Ipswich to Colchester:
A bus is $7 (€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 35m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ipswich and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus 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 National Express, Ipswich Buses to go to Colchester by bus.
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia to go to Colchester by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, Ipswich Buses.
- 6 direct trains per day with Abellio Greater Anglia.
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