Bus from Colchester to Ipswich
8 direct routes · 40–79 min · first bus 06:35, last bus 01:45 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 10:05, last bus 01:45.
Next buses to Ipswich as of 18:25
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Colchester, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 717 | National Express | ~40 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 10:00 | 01:45 | Coach Stop (East-bound) | Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) | Capel St Mary |
| 717 | National Express | ~40 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 10:00 | 01:45 | Coach Stop (East-bound) | Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) | Capel St Mary |
| 93 | Ipswich Buses | ~74 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 06:35 | 18:20 | Middleborough (N-bound) | Willis Building (opp) | Langham, Stratford St Mary, East Bergholt, Capel St Mary, Copdock, Washbrook & 2 more |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 816, O4, UK007, X93, 93A
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 816 | National Express | ~35 min | 2 | Fridays only | 14:20 | 22:20 | Coach Stop (East-bound) | Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) | — |
| O4 | Central Connect | ~75 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | Essex County Hospital (opp) | Suffolk One (inside) | Ardleigh, Stratford St Mary, East Bergholt, Capel St Mary, Copdock, Washbrook & 1 more |
| UK007 | FlixBus | ~50 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 22:20 | 22:20 | Stanwell Street (Stop Bc) | Cardinal Park Cinema (adj) | — |
| X93 | Ipswich Buses | ~42 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:15 | 19:15 | Osborne Street (Stop Aa) | Railway Station (Stand R3) | Ardleigh, Langham, Stratford St Mary, East Bergholt, Capel St Mary & Chantry |
| 93A | Ipswich Buses | ~79 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:10 | 15:10 | Middleborough (N-bound) | Willis Building (opp) | Langham, Stratford St Mary, East Bergholt, Capel St Mary, Copdock, Washbrook & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Colchester on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 717 bus, 93 bus, 816 bus, X93 bus or 93A bus timetable.
Fares from Colchester to Ipswich
- £10.20 adult single, £20.40 return on the 717 (National Express) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.00 adult single on the 93, X93 and 93A (Ipswich Buses)
- £5.00 adult single, £8.00 return on the O4 (Central Connect) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Colchester to Ipswich?
8 routes run directly from Colchester to Ipswich: the 717 (National Express), the 717 (National Express), the 93 (Ipswich Buses), the 816 (National Express), the O4 (Central Connect), the UK007 (FlixBus), the X93 (Ipswich Buses), the 93A (Ipswich Buses). The most frequent is the 717, 7 times each weekday — board at Coach Stop (East-bound) and get off at Cardinal Park Cinema (opp), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Colchester to Ipswich?
Between 40 minutes on the 717 and 79 on the 93A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Capel St Mary on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Colchester to Ipswich?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:35 and the last around 01:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Colchester to Ipswich?
Adult singles from Colchester to Ipswich: £10.20 on the 717 (National Express); £3.00 on the 93, X93 and 93A (Ipswich Buses); £5.00 on the O4 (Central Connect). The 717 and the O4 cost at most £3.00 if they take part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.
Same journey, other stops
The same trip, starting or ending at a town centre that has its own page here.