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Compare train and coach 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 £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. 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 £31, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 231 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£64 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m 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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FAQs: Sheffield to Colchester
Travel to Colchester 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 Sheffield to Colchester.
There are 2 options to travel between Sheffield and Colchester including taking a coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Colchester from Sheffield is by taking a coach, which costs on average £28.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Sheffield to Colchester:
Taking a coach costs £28 less than taking a train, which costs on average £56 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Sheffield and Colchester is by train, which takes on average 3 h 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Colchester by coach takes 8 h 30 min on average.
The distance between Sheffield and Colchester is around 143 miles.
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Colchester is:
- 6 coaches per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Sheffield and Colchester as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Sheffield to Colchester:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Sheffield to Colchester:
- You can take a coach from Sheffield to Colchester with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for £28 with National Express from Sheffield to Colchester.
- You can travel by train to Colchester from Sheffield with East Midlands Trains, and you can find East Midlands Trains Sheffield to Colchester tickets for £57 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sheffield to Colchester with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct coach with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Colchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Sheffield to Colchester.
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