4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Colchester to Ipswich
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
35 m
Average duration
39 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Colchester to Ipswich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colchester to Ipswich will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 6 buses that leave Colchester for Ipswich every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 26 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX71716:550h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street17:35Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£111One-way0 changes- NX71712:250h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street13:05Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£111One-way0 changes
- NX71710:000h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street10:40Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£111One-way0 changes
- NX71719:500h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street20:30Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£111One-way0 changes
- NX71714:550h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street15:35Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£111One-way0 changes
- NX71722:500h35Colchester, East Hill / High Street23:25Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£121One-way0 changes
- NX71716:550h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street17:35Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£111One-way0 changes
- NX71712:250h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street13:05Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£111One-way0 changes
- NX71710:000h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street10:40Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£111One-way0 changes
- NX71719:500h40Colchester, East Hill / High Street20:30Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema)£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Colchester to Ipswich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Ipswich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 26 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price |
1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Colchester to Ipswich bus times
The table below shows live departures for Colchester to Ipswich coaches for today, Wednesday 6 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX717 | Delayed 13:10 10:00Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0h40 | 16:35 16:35Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | Delayed 13:10 12:25Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0h40 | 16:35 16:35Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | Delayed 14:55 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0h40 | 16:35 16:35Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 16:55 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0h40 | 17:35 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 19:50 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0h40 | 20:30 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX717 | On time 22:50 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0h35 | 23:25 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 7 May | |||||
| NX717 | 10:00 Colchester, East Hill / High Street | 0h40 | 10:40 Ipswich, Quadling Street (Cardinal Park Cinema) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Colchester to Ipswich
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Buses from Colchester to Ipswich run on average 6 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:11, the last at 23:51. The fastest coach covers the 26 km distance in 35m.
Distance 26 km |
Average bus duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 1:11 |
Last bus 23:51 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, Ipswich Buses from Colchester to IpswichYou can travel by bus between Colchester to Ipswich with National Express, Ipswich Buses for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Colchester to Ipswich coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colchester to Ipswich by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ipswich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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