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Ipswich to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Ipswich and Colchester takes 45 min. There is at least one bus per day from Ipswich to Colchester. 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

Ipswich to Colchester bus times

Buses run once daily between Ipswich and Colchester. The service departs Ipswich at 7:10 AM in the morning, which arrives into Colchester at 07:55:00. 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 Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 45 min • Direct

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

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich to Colchester? 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.

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  • Distance: 17.1 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

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

National Express operates a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost £2–5 and the journey takes 35 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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