How to travel from Norwich to Colchester

There are 2 travel options from Norwich to Colchester: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Norwich to Colchester is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Colchester:

A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Norwich to Colchester costing on average $21 (€18).

The quickest way to travel from Norwich to Colchester is by train, which takes on average 56 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes 7 h 35 min on average.

Colchester is approximately 53 miles (86 km) away from Norwich.

The average frequency per day from Norwich to Colchester is:

• Around 17 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Colchester from Norwich 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 catch their bus from Norwich, Bus Station and arrive in Colchester, Stanwell Street.
• Most travelers board their train from Norwich and arrive in Colchester.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Norwich to Colchester:

• You can go to Colchester from Norwich by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $21 (€18) with National Express from Norwich to Colchester on Omio.
• You can go to Colchester from Norwich by train with Abellio Greater Anglia. You'll see cheap train tickets for $9 (€8) with Abellio Greater Anglia from Norwich to Colchester on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Norwich to Colchester with the following travel companies:

• You'll find 15 direct trains a day to Colchester with Abellio Greater Anglia.

Direct services to Colchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.