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Compare train and bus for Stevenage to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stevenage to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 47 miles (76 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stevenage to Colchester:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stevenage to Colchester costing on average $76 (€63).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
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How to get from Stevenage to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stevenage to Colchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:15 AM1h58Stevenage11:13 AMColchester$751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:15 AM1h58Stevenage11:13 AMColchester$751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:31 AM1h46Stevenage8:17 AMColchester$781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stevenage to Colchester:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stevenage to Colchester costing on average $76 (€63).
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stevenage and Colchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stevenage station (SVG) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by bus.
- Travel with Thameslink to go to Colchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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