What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Needham Market?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Needham Market is to drive which costs £5 - £9 and takes 28 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Needham Market?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Needham Market is to drive which takes 28 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Needham Market?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Needham Market. However, there are services departing from Osborne Street and arriving at The Swan via Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Needham Market?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Needham Market. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Needham Market via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Colchester to Needham Market?

The distance between Colchester and Needham Market is 26 miles. The road distance is 23.9 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Needham Market without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Needham Market without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Needham Market?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Colchester to Needham Market, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Needham Market bus from?

Colchester to Needham Market bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, depart from Osborne Street station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Needham Market train from?

Colchester to Needham Market train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Needham Market?

The best way to get from Colchester to Needham Market is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 1m.

Where does the Colchester to Needham Market bus arrive?

Colchester to Needham Market bus services, operated by Ipswich Buses, arrive at Old Cattle Market Bus Station.

Where does the Colchester to Needham Market train arrive?

Colchester to Needham Market train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ipswich station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Needham Market?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Needham Market is 24 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Colchester to Needham Market.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Needham Market?

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Where can I stay near Needham Market?

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Colchester to Needham Market - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Colchester to Needham Market by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Ipswichtrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Ipswich to Needham Markettrain Ipswich - Cambridge / ...
1h 3m
£11–22
Drive 23.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Needham Marketcar 23.8 mi
28 min
£6–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Railway Stationbus 93 / ...
2h 1m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Colchester to Needham Markettaxi 23.8 mi
28 min
£50–65
Bus, line 88 bus
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Old Cattle Market Bus Stationbus 93 / ...
2. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to The Swanbus 88
2h 21m

Colchester to Needham Market by train

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Distance: 25.4 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Needham Market, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Needham Market via Ipswich in around 1h 3m. Alternatively, Ipswich Buses operates a bus from Osborne Street to Railway Station hourly, and the journey takes 1h 16m.

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