The average bus between Chipping Ongar and Colchester takes 2h 56m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chipping Ongar 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Chipping Ongar and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chipping Ongar is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Retail Market and take an average of 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 29m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Chipping Ongar 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Chipping Ongar to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Chipping Ongar station and arriving at Colchester station via Retail Market. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Chipping Ongar to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Ongar Station.
Chipping Ongar to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at High Street station.
The distance between Chipping Ongar and Colchester is 49.8 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a bus from Ongar Station to High Street via Retail Market and Cathedral in around 2h 22m.