Travel Information between Sheffield and Colchester
| 230 km | |
| Coach or train | |
| €32 - €64 | |
| Coach • €32 • 8 h 30 min | |
| Train • €64 • 3 h 50 min | |
| National Express or East Midlands Trains |
Take a coach or train to travel 230 km to Colchester from Sheffield. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are National Express or East Midlands Trains among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Sheffield to Colchester.
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How to get from Sheffield to Colchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Sheffield to Colchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Sheffield to Colchester
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There are 2 travel options from Sheffield to Colchester: coach or train.
The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Colchester is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €32 compared to other travel options to Colchester:
A coach is €32 less than a train with an average ticket price of €64 from Sheffield to Colchester.
The fastest way to get to Colchester from Sheffield is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 50 min.
Other travel options to Colchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 8 h 30 min.
The Sheffield to Colchester distance is approximately 230 km.
The average frequency per day from Sheffield to Colchester is:
- 6 coaches a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Sheffield and Colchester as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Sheffield to Colchester:
The following travel companies offer services from Sheffield to Colchester:
- National Express can take you to Colchester by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for National Express from Sheffield to Colchester for €32.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains for trains to Colchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for East Midlands Trains Sheffield to Colchester tickets on Omio for €66.
Yes, there are direct routes from Sheffield to Colchester with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Colchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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