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4.6Travel Information between Norwich and Colchester
 Distance | 53 miles (86 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $12 - $20 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $12 (€11) • 56 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $12 (€11) • 56 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Abellio Greater Anglia |
Travel 53 miles (86 km) by train or bus between Norwich and Colchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Abellio Greater Anglia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Norwich to Colchester.
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The best way to travel from Norwich to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Norwich to Colchester
Travel to Colchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Norwich to Colchester.
You can get to Colchester from Norwich 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Colchester is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Colchester:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $20 (€18) from Norwich to Colchester.
The fastest way to get to Colchester from Norwich is by train with an average travel time of 56 min.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Getting to Colchester by bus takes 1 h 59 min on average.
Colchester is approximately 53 miles (86 km) away from Norwich.
The average frequency per day from Norwich to Colchester is:
- Around 9 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Norwich to Colchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Norwich to Colchester:
- Most travelers take a train from Norwich to Colchester.
The following travel companies offer services from Norwich to Colchester:
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Norwich to Colchester tickets on Omio for $46 (€42).
- Travel with Abellio Greater Anglia for trains to Colchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Abellio Greater Anglia Norwich to Colchester tickets on Omio for $12 (€11).
Yes, there are direct services available from Norwich to Colchester with the following travel companies:
- Direct trains with Abellio Greater Anglia with 6 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Colchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Colchester from Norwich.
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