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Compare bus and train 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 zł158. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. 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 zł158, and a train costs an average of zł223.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł349 Average price | zł219 Average price Cheapest | zł232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Colchester:
A bus is zł130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Colchester costing on average zł349.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Colchester
How to get from Sheffield to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:45 PM6h20Sheffield7:05 PMColchesterzł3801One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:45 PM6h20Sheffield7:05 PMColchesterzł3801One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 12:45 PM6h20Sheffield7:05 PMColchesterzł3801One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 6:15 AM8h25Sheffield2:40 PMColchesterzł3801One-way2 transfers
- 4:45 PM8h30Sheffield1:15 AMColchesterzł3801One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Colchester:
A bus is zł130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Colchester costing on average zł349.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 58m.
- Around 7 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Colchester by train.
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