Ipswich to Colchester by train
Home to a fantastic zoo, great shopping and an abundance of historical sites, Britain’s first Roman city has plenty to offer. If you’re heading to Colchester for a day out, leave the car behind and hop on the train instead to get there in around 20 minutes. Even those road-building Romans would think that was a no-brainer. Find out all the travel information you need right here, including train times from Ipswich to Colchester and skip those annoying booking fees by securing your tickets from us.
Journey information from Ipswich to Colchester
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The above information is intended as a guide. It may not include timetable alterations because of engineering work, unplanned disruption etc. Please use the journey planner to plan your journey before you travel. Some tickets are subject to restrictions. Please check these before you travel.
The information above refers to direct journeys only. Other journeys may be available by changing train or by using a different London Terminal. At certain times buses may operate some of the journeys shown. Services of all operators on the route shown are included in the figures. Not all tickets may be used on all services.
On many routes, the last journey before services finish for the day departs after midnight. Where this is the case, it is this service (in the early hours of the following morning), and not the last one before midnight that is shown.
Tips on how to book cheaper train tickets
More for families
Taking your little monkeys to the zoo? Up to four children aged 5-15 can travel for just £2 each on Off-Peak services. Even better, kids under five go free, leaving you with a lot more money in your pocket to spend on your day out.
Pack your Railcard
Another way to save money on family outings is with a Family and Friends Railcard. There are plenty of other types of Railcard available too and each one can save you 1/3 on most train journeys.
Time it right
No one wants to travel in a busy carriage if they can help it. Look for Off-Peak times and not only will you have more elbow room, but you’ll get cheaper tickets too. Check our journey planner to see which times apply.
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