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Compare bus and train for Norwich to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. 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 $12, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Colchester:
A train is $43 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Colchester costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Norwich to Colchester
How to get from Norwich to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Norwich to Colchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P4756510:30 AM0h58Norwich station (NRW)11:28 AMColchester station (COL)$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P475448:30 AM0h58Norwich station (NRW)9:28 AMColchester station (COL)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P475559:32 AM0h56Norwich station (NRW)10:28 AMColchester station (COL)$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P4755910:00 AM0h59Norwich station (NRW)10:59 AMColchester station (COL)$271One-way0 transfers
- P475509:00 AM0h59Norwich station (NRW)9:59 AMColchester station (COL)$291One-way0 transfers
- P50922 · P477258:00 AM1h01Norwich station (NRW)9:01 AMColchester station (COL)$251One-way1 transfer
- NX727 · NX71710:05 AM4h55Norwich, Bus Station3:00 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street$771One-way1 transfer
- NX727 · NX7177:15 AM5h10Norwich, Bus Station12:25 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street$771One-way1 transfer
- NX727 · NX71711:45 AM5h20Norwich, Bus Station5:05 PMColchester, East Hill / High Street$771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Colchester:
A train is $43 (€34) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Colchester costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 47m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Colchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Norwich station (NRW) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Colchester by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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