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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $103. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $103, and a train costs an average of $103.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$103 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Colchester:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Colchester costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
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How to get from Northampton to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Colchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:17 AM2h00Northampton8:17 AMColchesterFind prices3 transfers
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- 6:17 AM2h00Northampton8:17 AMColchesterFind prices3 transfers
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- 6:17 AM2h00Northampton8:17 AMColchesterFind prices3 transfers
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- 6:39 AM2h09Northampton8:48 AMColchesterFind prices3 transfers
- 8:32 AM2h14Northampton10:46 AMColchesterFind prices3 transfers
- 4:18 PM2h15Northampton6:33 PMColchesterFind prices3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Colchester:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Colchester costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Colchester by train.
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