🚌 Bus from Ipswich to Colchester
6 direct routes · about 35 min · first bus 02:00, last bus 18:05 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 717 | National Express | ~35 min | 9 | 02:00 | 18:05 | Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) |
| 93 | Ipswich Buses | ~68 min | 7 | 06:25 | 17:50 | Old Cattle Market Bus Station (Stand J) |
| 717 | National Express | ~40 min | 7 | 02:00 | 18:05 | Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) |
| X93 | Ipswich Buses | ~37 min | 1 | 05:50 | 05:50 | Railway Station (Stand R2) |
| N08 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | 12:00 | 12:00 | Cardinal Park Cinema (opp) |
| 93A | Ipswich Buses | ~73 min | 1 | 08:05 | 08:05 | Old Cattle Market Bus Station (Stand J) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ipswich on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ipswich to Colchester?
6 routes run directly from Ipswich to Colchester: the 717 (National Express), the 93 (Ipswich Buses), the 717 (National Express), the X93 (Ipswich Buses), the N08 (National Express), the 93A (Ipswich Buses).
How long does the bus take from Ipswich to Colchester?
Around 35 minutes on the 717, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Ipswich to Colchester?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 717) leaves around 02:00 and the last around 18:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ipswich to Colchester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.