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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ardleigh and Colchester takes 12 min and the fastest bus takes 7 min. There is a bus service every few hours from Ardleigh to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12 min
Duration
4 mi
Distance
£2
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Ardleigh to Colchester bus times

Buses run hourly between Ardleigh and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardleigh is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:20 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 7 min • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 11 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 14 min • Direct
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    bus bus 12 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ardleigh to Colchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ardleigh to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3.8 mi
  • Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Ardleigh, England and Colchester, England?

First Essex operates a bus from St Mary's Primary School to Greenstead Road hourly. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 12 min. Hedingham & Chambers also services this route once daily.

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