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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. 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 €34, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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€70 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Sheffield to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Colchester:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Colchester costing on average $61 (€48).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains to go to Colchester by train.
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