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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Ipswich to Colchester. Traveling by bus from Ipswich to Colchester usually takes around 38 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 35 minutes.
| Distance | 16 mi (25 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 35m |
| Cheapest price | €9.95 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus 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.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 4 | 0h 39m | €9.95 |
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 Ipswich to Colchester. 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.
The first bus leaves at 02:00 and the last bus leaves at 11:00. To see the times for all buses from Ipswich to Colchester, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses 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 buses 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 €11.64.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Ipswich?
Main departure station: Ipswich
Most buses depart from the main station in Ipswich.
All bus stations in Ipswich:
Ipswich
Where does the bus arrive in Colchester?
Main arrival station: East Hill/High Street
All buses from Ipswich arrive at one main station in Colchester.
Bus stations in Colchester:
East Hill/High Street
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