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Colchester to Ipswich buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Colchester and Ipswich takes 45 min. There is at least one bus per day from Colchester to Ipswich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

45 min
Duration
17 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Colchester to Ipswich bus times

Buses run once daily between Colchester and Ipswich. The service departs Colchester at 10:20 PM at night, which arrives into Ipswich at 23:05:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Ipswich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Colchester to Ipswich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.1 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Ipswich, England?

National Express operates a bus from Coach Stop to Cardinal Park Cinema every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route.

Operators