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Compare train 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Northampton to Colchester
Compare the available ways to get from Northampton to Colchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Colchester:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Colchester costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 12m by train vs 2h 16m by car). Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $35 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 Northampton to Colchester
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:40 PM 6h35 Northampton 1:15 AM Colchester $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:40 PM 6h35 Northampton 1:15 AM Colchester $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:40 PM 6h35 Northampton 1:15 AM Colchester $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Colchester:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Colchester costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Colchester as scheduled services by train 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 to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
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