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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Dartford takes 5h 56m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Dartford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 56m
Duration
89 mi
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus bus 717 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus bus A9 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Ebbsfleet International station to Prospect Placebus bus B / ...
2h 51m

Colchester to Dartford bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Colchester and Dartford. 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 Dartford at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK11h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 59m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 34m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 44m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 59m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 34m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 44m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 59m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 34m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 44m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 59m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 34m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 44m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK4h 31m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Dartford? 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 Dartford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 88.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Prospect Place via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, Stratford International, Ebbsfleet International, and Ebbsfleet International station in around 2h 51m.

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