Bus and Coach from Ipswich to Colchester: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Ipswich to Colchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ipswich to Colchester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

£9

tomorrow

£4

Sunday

Monday

£4

Tuesday

£4

Wednesday

£4

Thursday

£4

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 35m	05:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	06:05	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 05:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 40m	07:45	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	08:25	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:45:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	11:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	12:10	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 11:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	13:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	14:10	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 13:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	15:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	16:30	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£9	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 15:50:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 35m	05:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	06:05	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 05:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 40m	11:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	12:10	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 11:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	13:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	14:10	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 13:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 35m	16:00	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	16:35	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 16:00:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 35m	19:00	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	19:35	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 19:00:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 35m	05:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	06:05	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 05:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 40m	13:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	14:10	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	15:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	16:30	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 15:50:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	18:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	19:30	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 18:50:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 35m	21:00	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	21:35	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 21:00:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 35m	05:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	06:05	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 05:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 40m	13:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	14:10	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 13:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	15:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	16:30	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 15:50:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	18:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	19:30	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 18:50:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 35m	21:00	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	21:35	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 21:00:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 21:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 35m	05:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	06:05	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 05:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 40m	11:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	12:10	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	13:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	14:10	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	15:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	16:30	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 15:50:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	18:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	19:30	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 18:50:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 35m	05:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	06:05	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 05:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 35m
National Express	0h 40m	07:45	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	08:25	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 07:45:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	11:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	12:10	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	13:30	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	14:10	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 13:30:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
National Express	0h 40m	15:50	Ipswich	Cardinal Park	16:30	Colchester	East Hill House	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Cardinal Park, Ipswich (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 15:50:00 to East Hill House, Colchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ipswich to Colchester is £4 on 06/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ipswich and Colchester

See here how frequent the connections between Ipswich and Colchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Ipswich to Colchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Ipswich and Colchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 coaches from Ipswich to Colchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Ipswich and Colchester, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Ipswich to Colchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 7 times every day by bus from Ipswich to Colchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ipswich to Colchester starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus	£4
Fastest Bus	0h 35m
Earliest Coach	05:30
Latest Coach	21:00
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	25.5 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Ipswich to Colchester

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Ipswich for Colchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£9

Saturday 06/12

£4

Sunday 07/12

Monday 08/12

£4

Tuesday 09/12

£4

Wednesday 10/12

£4

Thursday 11/12

£4

Friday 12/12

£7

Saturday 13/12

£7

Sunday 14/12

£7

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

£7

Wednesday 17/12

£7

Thursday 18/12

£7

Friday 19/12

£8

Saturday 20/12

£8

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£9

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£9

Thursday 25/12

£14

Friday 26/12

£12

Saturday 27/12

£9

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Ipswich to Colchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ipswich to Colchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £4, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ipswich to Colchester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ipswich to Colchester, with £4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £4.

How to save money travelling from Ipswich to Colchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ipswich to Colchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ipswich to Colchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Ipswich to Colchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Ipswich to Colchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Ipswich to Colchester from our users.

National Express from Ipswich to Colchester

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Ipswich to Colchester:

Cheapest Price	£4
Fastest Coach	0h 35m
Earliest Coach	05:30
Last Coach	21:00
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Ipswich and Colchester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Ipswich and Colchester.

Cardinal Park

Quadling Street

Bus Stop

Crown Street

Tower Ramparts Bus Station

CopDock

Cardinal Park Cinema Bus Station

Coach Station

Stanwell Street 12

East Hill House

Alresford, Essex

Station Road, Alresford, Colchester

University of Essex

Boundary Rd

The Centre

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Ipswich to Colchester? Compare all modes of transports from Ipswich to Colchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ipswich to Colchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Ipswich to Colchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Ipswich to Colchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ipswich to Colchester bus

How much does a Ipswich - Colchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ipswich - Colchester bus trip is available from £4 and takes 0h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ipswich to Colchester?

The connection Ipswich to Colchester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £9. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Ipswich - Colchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Ipswich to Colchester is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Colchester from Ipswich take?

The quickest coach from Ipswich to Colchester is provided by National Express and takes 0h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £9. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ipswich to Colchester?

The earliest bus to Colchester departs from Ipswich at 05:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Ipswich to Colchester?

The latest bus to Colchester departs from Ipswich at 21:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Ipswich - Colchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ipswich to Colchester can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Colchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Ipswich and Colchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Colchester from Ipswich?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Ipswich Colchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ipswich Colchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Ipswich to Colchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ipswich to Colchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Ipswich and to Colchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ipswich and to Colchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!