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Birmingham to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Birmingham and Colchester takes 6h 30m and the fastest bus takes 5h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham 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.

6h 30m
Duration
174 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 777
5h 58m
£31–69

Birmingham to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Birmingham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 173.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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