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Outbound fromDerby Road (Ipswich) to Colchester Town by train
It takes an average of 1h 39m to travel from Derby Road (Ipswich) to Colchester Town by train, over a distance of around 16 miles (26 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Derby Road (Ipswich) to Colchester Town and tickets for this journey start from £10.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:14 | |
| Departure station | Derby Road (Ipswich) | |
| Arrival station | Colchester Town | |
| Journey time | From 1h 6m | |
| Distance | 16 miles (26 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £10.80 | |
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Travelling from Derby Road (Ipswich) to Colchester Town by train
Looking to travel from Derby Road (Ipswich) to Colchester Town by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 1 hour 39 minutes to travel from Derby Road (Ipswich) to Colchester Town by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 6 minutes though. You'll usually find 17 trains per day running along the 16 miles (26 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Colchester Town, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. Greater Anglia are the main train operator on this route and will whisk you to Colchester Town in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Derby Road (Ipswich) to Colchester Town in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £10.80.
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FAQs about the train journey from Derby Road (Ipswich) to Colchester Town
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Cheap train tickets from Derby Road (Ipswich) to Colchester Town
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Derby Road (Ipswich) to Colchester Town is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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