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Ipswich to Colchester Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 12 daily train trips between Ipswich and Colchester. The average train journey from Ipswich to Colchester takes 19 minutes, but some Greater Anglia train trips are as short as 18 minutes.
| Distance | 16 mi (25 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 18m |
| Lowest price | RON 55.02 |
| Trains per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Greater Anglia |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Ipswich to Colchester?
Greater Anglia is the one and only train line which connects Ipswich to Colchester. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Anglia | 12 | 0h 19m | RON 55.02 |
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 Ipswich to Colchester
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Ipswich to Colchester. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Ipswich at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. 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 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Ipswich to Colchester.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Colchester to Ipswich.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Ipswich?
Main departure station: Rail Station
There is one train station in Ipswich.
All train stations in Ipswich:
Rail Station
Where is the train station in Colchester?
Main arrival station: Colchester Train Station
Colchester has one train station.
All train stations in Colchester:
Colchester Train Station
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