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The average train between Bury St Edmunds and Colchester takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train service runs several times per day from Bury St Edmunds 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bury St Edmunds and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:59 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bury St Edmunds is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bury St Edmunds station and arriving at Colchester station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
Bury St Edmunds to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Bury St Edmunds station.
Bury St Edmunds to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
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The distance between Bury St Edmunds and Colchester is 41.8 km. The road distance is 49 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Bury St Edmunds to Colchester 3 times a day. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 52 min.
