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How to get fromColchester to St Ivesby bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Colchester to St Ives by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Busway station to The Poundbus bus A
    3h 4m
    £20–41

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus bus 727 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to The Poundbus bus B
    3h 38m
    £14–33

  3. Train, bus via Cambridge North

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stowmarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Stowmarket to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Busway Cambridge North to Copperbeech Closebus bus B
    3h 27m
    £38–72

  4. Drive 63.2 mi

    1. Drive from Colchester to St Ivescar car 63.2 mi
    1h 31m
    £16–22

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Colchester to Stowmarkettrain train
    2. Take the train from Stowmarket to Cambridgetrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Busway station to The Poundbus bus A
    3h 30m
    £38–69

  6. Bus via Bus Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Stationbus bus X20
    3. Take the bus from Royal Papworth Hospital to The Poundbus bus A
    3h 52m
    £18–31

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 88.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England?

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to The Pound via Coach Station, Parkside, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 3h 38m.

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