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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. 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 train costs an average of €21, while a bus costs an average of €59.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€21 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Norwich to Colchester
Compare the available ways to get from Norwich to Colchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Colchester:
A train is €39 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Colchester costing on average €59.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 25m by car). Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €19 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:50 AM 2h05 Norwich, Bus Station 7:55 AM Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
5:50 AM 2h05 Norwich, Bus Station 7:55 AM Colchester, Stanwell Street (Bus station) €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P01248
9:30 AM 0h58 Norwich station (NRW) 10:28 AM Colchester station (COL) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P01257
10:30 AM 0h58 Norwich station (NRW) 11:28 AM Colchester station (COL) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01244
9:00 AM 0h59 Norwich station (NRW) 9:59 AM Colchester station (COL) €21 1 One-way 0 transfers - P01252
10:00 AM 0h59 Norwich station (NRW) 10:59 AM Colchester station (COL) €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX727 · NX717
3:57 AM 6h03 Norwich, University Of East Anglia 10:00 AM Colchester, East Hill / High Street €61 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX727 · NX717
10:05 AM 4h50 Norwich, Bus Station 2:55 PM Colchester, East Hill / High Street €71 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX727 · NX717
11:45 AM 5h10 Norwich, Bus Station 4:55 PM Colchester, East Hill / High Street €71 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Norwich to Colchester:
A train is €39 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Colchester costing on average €59.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Norwich and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus 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, FlixBus to go to Colchester by bus.
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Colchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Greater Anglia.
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