Trains from Sheffield to Colchester

Sheffield to Colchester train information

The journey from Sheffield, situated in England and Colchester, which is in England is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

The train duration to get to Colchester from Sheffield will vary depending if your train is direct or with stops. There are 143 miles between the 2 cities.

Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Sheffield to Colchester train tickets

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Best prices for Sheffield to Colchester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Sheffield and Colchester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Colchester to Sheffield and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Sheffield - Colchester train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Sheffield Colchester train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several trips. But is it really worth it when taking the train from Sheffield to Colchester? Check with your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Sheffield Colchester ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of trips needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Sheffield to Colchester (one way journey).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey