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Compare train and coach for Colchester to Bury Saint Edmunds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Colchester to Bury Saint Edmunds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 42 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (50m by train vs 55m by car). Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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FAQs: Colchester to Bury Saint Edmunds
Travel to Bury Saint Edmunds easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Colchester to Bury Saint Edmunds.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Colchester and Bury Saint Edmunds as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Colchester station (COL) and arrive in Bury St Edmunds (BSE).
- Travel with Greater Anglia to go to Bury Saint Edmunds by train.
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