What is the travel distance from Ipswich to Colchester?

The distance between Ipswich and Colchester is around 26 km (16 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ipswich to Colchester?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tower Ramparts, in Ipswich, and end it at Colchester Bus Stop, in Colchester.

Bus from Ipswich to Colchester starting at $19 | Compare & Save up to 29%

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Ipswich to Colchester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	40m	12:10pm	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	40m	2:10pm	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	35m	4:35pm	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	35m	7:35pm	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Ipswich, Cardinal Park	35m	9:35pm	Colchester East Hill/High Street, coach stop, St James' Church	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Ipswich to Colchester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Colchester. The journey takes about 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

18mAverage Duration

24 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $26	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $34	Average Duration18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Ipswich and Colchester?

Stops in Ipswich

A
Tower Ramparts
Ipswich, Tower Ramparts, Crown Street, , Cricketers PH, Ipswich IP1 3JD, UK

Stops in Colchester

A
Colchester Bus Stop
15 Stanwell Street, Stop Ba, Colchester CO2

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29731 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $19

National Express Ipswich Colchester recent customer reviews

Great driver

John R.

August 23, 2019

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ipswich to Colchester by bus

What is the travel distance from Ipswich to Colchester?
The distance between Ipswich and Colchester is around 26 km (16 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ipswich to Colchester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tower Ramparts, in Ipswich, and end it at Colchester Bus Stop, in Colchester.