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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Ipswich
    Departure location: Ipswich
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Colchester
    Destination location: Colchester
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Ipswich
    Departure location: Ipswich
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Colchester
    Destination location: Colchester
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Ipswich
    Departure location: Ipswich
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Colchester
    Destination location: Colchester
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Ipswich
    Departure location: Ipswich
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Colchester
    Destination location: Colchester
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Ipswich
    Departure location: Ipswich
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Colchester
    Destination location: Colchester
    Operated by: Greater AngliaGreater Anglia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ipswich to Colchester.

Average Price$13 - $18Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$16 - $24Average Duration19m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Ipswich to Colchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Colchester. The journey takes about 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
19mAverage Duration
$16Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Ipswich to Colchester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$17
Average train trip duration19m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure7:10am
Distance15 miles (24 km)
Latest train departure11:23pm

Ipswich to Colchester Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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05/01
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$16
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ipswich to Colchester was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Ipswich to Colchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $23 for a train ticket from Ipswich to Colchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-05-03.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Ipswich and Colchester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Colchester.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Colchester, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Ipswich and Colchester, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Ipswich to Colchester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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