- Distance: 17 mi
- Duration: 38 min
The average bus between Ipswich and Colchester takes 38 min and the fastest bus takes 35 min. The bus service runs several times 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Ipswich and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 38 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Colchester station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.
Ipswich to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Stop station.
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The distance between Ipswich and Colchester is 25.6 km. The road distance is 27 km.
National Express operates a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stop hourly. Tickets cost £3–8 and the journey takes 35 min. Two other operators also service this route.
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