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Colchester to Chatham (Station) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Chatham (Station) takes 6h 6m and the fastest bus takes 4h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Chatham (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.

6h 6m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 300 bus, line 100 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus bus 371 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
5h 23m
£8–12

Colchester to Chatham (Station) bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Colchester and Chatham (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Chatham (Station) at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK10h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 30m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK6h • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 15m • 4 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 18m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 18m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 13m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 48m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK6h 48m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK6h 48m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK6h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 30m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK6h • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 15m • 4 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 30m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK6h • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 15m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Chatham (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.

Map of how to get from Colchester to Chatham (Station).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Osborne Street to Railway Station New Cut via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 23m.

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