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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from Ipswich to Colchester. Traveling by coach from Ipswich to Colchester usually takes around 38 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 35 minutes.
| Distance | 16 mi (25 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 35m |
| Cheapest price | £8.54 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Ipswich to Colchester?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Ipswich to Colchester. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 4 | 0h 39m | £8.54 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 38 minutes to cover the 16 miles from Ipswich to Colchester. However, the fastest coach only takes 35 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first coach leaves at 02:00 and the last coach leaves at 11:00. To see the times for all coaches from Ipswich to Colchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from Ipswich to Colchester every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Ipswich to Colchester without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Ipswich to Colchester; ticket prices start at £9.99.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Ipswich?
Main departure station: Ipswich
Most coaches depart from the main station in Ipswich.
All coach stations in Ipswich:
Ipswich
Where does the coach arrive in Colchester?
Main arrival station: East Hill/High Street
All coaches from Ipswich arrive at one main station in Colchester.
Coach stations in Colchester:
East Hill/High Street
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