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Colchester to Chipping Ongar buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Chipping Ongar takes 2h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Chipping Ongar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 59m
Duration
40 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 371 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Retail Marketbus bus 371 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Cathedral to Ongar Stationbus bus 46
2h 27m
£6–7

Colchester to Chipping Ongar bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Colchester and Chipping Ongar. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Chipping Ongar at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Retail Market and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 41m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex9h 57m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 28m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex2h 27m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 20m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 10m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex2h 22m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 30m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    First EssexStephensons of Essex11h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 28m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex2h 27m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 20m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 28m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex2h 27m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 20m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 28m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex2h 27m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Chipping Ongar? 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 Chipping Ongar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Chipping Ongar, England?

You can take a bus from Osborne Street to Ongar Station via Retail Market and Cathedral in around 2h 27m.

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