Colchester, Essex to Cambridge (Cambridgeshire), Cambridgeshire from $19: 4 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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96.58 kmDistance

1h 6m Fastest

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Train

Website

https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/

Train from Ipswich to Cambridge

Average Duration

1h 20m

Estimated price

17-24

Contact phone

0344 736 9123

Website

https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Stansted Airport to Cambridge

Average Duration

29m

Estimated price

27-40

Bus

Contact phone

08717 81 81 81

Website

https://www.nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Colchester East Hill/High Street to London Stansted Airport

Average Duration

Estimated price

17-25

Contact phone

0345 646 0707

Website

https://www.firstbus.co.uk

Bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchange

Average Duration

55m

Estimated price

0-0

Bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Station

Average Duration

37m

Estimated price

0-0

Contact phone

0344 800 44 11

Website

https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/herts-and-essex/

Bus from Stanwell Street to Bus Interchange

Average Duration

38m

Estimated price

0-0

Bus from Bus Interchange to Coach Station

Average Duration

55m

Estimated price

0-0

Colchester to Cambridge (Cambridgeshire): Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Colchester and Cambridge (Cambridgeshire) offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Embark on a picturesque road trip from Colchester to Cambridge, covering a distance of 96.6 km in just over an hour of driving time. 💷 Enjoy the flexibility of varied pricing options, ranging from £15 to £23, for your journey by car to the historic city of Cambridge.

Average price

£15 - £23

🚆 If you're traveling from Colchester to Cambridge, there are no direct trains available. However, you can take a route with a transfer at Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, will take approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes. 🚆 For one option, you can take a train towards Norwich from Colchester, followed by a transfer to a train headed for Cambridge. This route takes about 2 hours and 3 minutes and covers a distance of 118 km. The train services are operated by Greater Anglia. 🚆 Another route involves a transfer at London Liverpool Street station. This journey will take around 2 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 165 km. You will change trains at Stratford and then board a train towards Cambridge North.

Departure Point

Ipswich station

Arrival Point

Cambridge station

Useful tips for train travellers

• Check the catering services onboard your train. If you're traveling with Greater Anglia, they offer a range of snacks and beverages in their Standard Class and First Class carriages. You can usually find refreshments such as tea, coffee, sandwiches, and light snacks available for purchase.

• For your journey, you'll generally have choices between Standard Class and First Class seating on Greater Anglia trains. Standard Class features comfortable seats with ample legroom, while First Class offers more spacious seating, complimentary refreshments, and a quieter environment. You can book tickets via the Greater Anglia website or check their amenities.

• Upon arriving at Cambridge Station, expect to find ample facilities. You can leave your luggage at the left luggage office, which is useful if you want to explore the city for a few hours. Restrooms are available at the station, but there are no showers. For quick access to the city center, take the bus number 1 or 3, which runs frequently, providing a direct route to the city center.

🚌 The journey from Colchester to Cambridge by bus takes approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes, covering a distance of 78.5 km. 🚏 The route includes 2 transfers: first, a bus towards Sudbury departing from Colchester City Centre to Sudbury bus station; then, a bus towards Clare from Sudbury to Memorial; finally, a bus towards Cambridge from Haverhill bus station to High Street.