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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 €35, and a train costs an average of €101.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€48 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Southampton 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 Southampton to Colchester:
A bus is $83 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Colchester costing on average $127 (€101).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Colchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
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