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Birmingham to Colchester (Station) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Birmingham and Colchester (Station) takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Colchester (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 17m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus bus 400 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus bus A6
  3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
5h 37m
£28–48

Birmingham to Colchester (Station) bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Birmingham and Colchester (Station). The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Colchester (Station) at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 20m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 13m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 20m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 13m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 20m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 13m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 20m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 13m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex7h 20m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 8m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 13m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex8h 13m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 31m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 25m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex8h 2m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex6h 13m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 27m • 3 changes

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational ExpressFirst Essex5h 55m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Colchester (Station)? 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.

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  • Distance: 178.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Colchester (Station), England?

You can take a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Colchester station via Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Railway Station in around 5h 37m.

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