- Distance: 17 mi
- Duration: 18 min
The average train between Ipswich and Colchester takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 14 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Ipswich and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Colchester station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Ipswich to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.
Ipswich to Colchester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Ipswich to Colchester train tickets online with Greater Anglia.
The distance between Ipswich and Colchester is 25.6 km. The road distance is 27 km.
Greater Anglia operates a train from Ipswich to Colchester every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 18 min.
