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Colchester - Ipswich Bus Timetable

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Journey Information

There are 4 intercity buses per day from Colchester to Ipswich. Traveling by bus from Colchester to Ipswich usually takes around 38 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 35 minutes.

Distance16 mi (25 km)
Shortest duration0h 35m
Cheapest price€9.86
Trips per day4
Most frequent serviceNational Express
Bus lines1

What bus companies travel from Colchester to Ipswich?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Colchester to Ipswich. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
National Express40h 38m€9.86
  • 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 bus takes an average of 38 minutes to cover the 25 kilometers from Colchester to Ipswich. However, the fastest bus only takes 35 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"Travel trends tend to vary greatly for bus trips from Colchester to Ipswich."

The first bus leaves at 01:00 and the last bus leaves at 15:00. To see the times for all buses from Colchester to Ipswich, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Colchester to Ipswich every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Colchester to Ipswich without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Colchester to Ipswich; ticket prices start at €11.32.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Colchester?

Main departure station: East Hill/High Street

Most buses depart from the main station in Colchester.

All bus stations in Colchester:

  • East Hill/High Street

Where does the bus arrive in Ipswich?

Main arrival station: Ipswich

All buses from Colchester arrive at one main station in Ipswich.

Bus stations in Ipswich:

  • Ipswich

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