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Compare coach and train for Sheffield to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £28.
Distance: 231 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£76 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Colchester from Sheffield by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Sheffield to Colchester is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Colchester:
A train is £7 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Sheffield to Colchester costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 30m.
- Around 7 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Colchester as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Colchester station (COL).
- Coaches mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Colchester, East Hill / High Street.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains to go to Colchester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Colchester by coach.
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