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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price Cheapest | $89 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Nottingham to Colchester:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Colchester costing on average $89 (€71).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
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How to get from Nottingham to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:30 PM7h45Nottingham1:15 AMColchester$801One-way0 transfers
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- 5:30 PM7h45Nottingham1:15 AMColchester$801One-way0 transfers
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- 5:30 PM7h45Nottingham1:15 AMColchester$801One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Colchester:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Colchester costing on average $89 (€71).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Colchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
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