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Trip Overview

The average bus between Braintree and Colchester takes 51 min and the fastest bus takes 31 min. There is an hourly bus service from Braintree 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.

51 min
Duration
16 mi
Distance
£3
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Braintree to Colchester bus times

Buses run hourly between Braintree and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Braintree is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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    bus bus 55 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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    bus bus 56 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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    bus bus 46 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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    bus bus 45 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 31 min • Direct
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    bus bus 42 min • Direct
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    bus bus 57 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Braintree 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 Braintree to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.7 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

First Essex operates a bus from Railway Street to Essex County Hospital every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 55 min.

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