Colchester to Bournemouth Buses

Colchester to Bournemouth buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Bournemouth takes 6h 44m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Bournemouth. 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 44m
Duration: 180 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 727 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...

5h 43m

£26–45

Colchester to Bournemouth bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Colchester and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:40 PM → 12:25 AM
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7h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:35 AM → 10:00 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 11:35 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:35 AM → 10:00 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 11:35 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:35 AM → 10:00 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 11:35 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:35 AM → 10:00 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 11:35 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 6:20 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:35 AM → 10:00 AM
7h 25m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 11:35 AM
6h • 2 changes
8:40 AM → 2:50 PM
6h 10m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 6:50 PM
6h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:35 AM → 9:45 AM
7h 10m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 11:25 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 2:35 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 6:35 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Bournemouth? 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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Colchester to Bournemouth bus times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

4:40 PM → 12:25 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:35 AM → 10:00 AM

5:35 AM → 11:35 AM

8:40 AM → 2:05 PM

11:55 AM → 6:20 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:35 AM → 10:00 AM

5:35 AM → 11:35 AM

8:40 AM → 2:05 PM

11:55 AM → 6:20 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:35 AM → 10:00 AM

5:35 AM → 11:35 AM

8:40 AM → 2:05 PM

11:55 AM → 6:20 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:35 AM → 10:00 AM

5:35 AM → 11:35 AM

8:40 AM → 2:05 PM

11:55 AM → 6:20 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:35 AM → 10:00 AM

5:35 AM → 11:35 AM

8:40 AM → 2:50 PM

11:55 AM → 6:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:35 AM → 9:45 AM

5:35 AM → 11:25 AM

8:50 AM → 2:35 PM

11:55 AM → 6:35 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Station

Bus trips from Colchester

Bus trips to Bournemouth

Alternative transport options

4:40 PM → 12:25 AM
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