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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Colchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Colchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 231 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€70 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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
Travel to Colchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sheffield to Colchester.
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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