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Bury St Edmunds to Colchester Train Schedule
Trip Summary
16 trains operate daily from Bury St Edmunds to Colchester. The train trip from Bury St Edmunds to Colchester is usually about one hour and 40 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Greater Anglia train can get you there in as little as one hour and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 25 mi (41 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 15m |
| Lowest price | $18.42 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Bury St Edmunds to Colchester?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Bury St Edmunds to Colchester. However, there are 16 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 16 | 1h 41m | $18.42 |
Greater Anglia is an east-of-England train company that serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Greater Anglia is known for providing affordable travel options and is in the process of upgrading its train cars with WiFi. Restrooms are available onboard, and power outlets are available at some seats.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Bury St Edmunds to Colchester
Trains departing from Bury St Edmunds to Colchester tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Bury St Edmunds at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Colchester to Bury St Edmunds.
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Station Information
Where is the train station in Bury St Edmunds?
Main departure station: Bury St Edmunds Train Station
There is one train station in Bury St Edmunds.
All train stations in Bury St Edmunds:
Bury St Edmunds Train Station
Where is the train station in Colchester?
Main arrival station: Hythe (Essex)
Colchester receives travelers from Bury St Edmunds at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Colchester:
Hythe (Essex)
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