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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Essex takes 1h 30m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. There is a bus service every few hours from Colchester to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 30m
Duration
20 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchangebus bus X20 / ...
1h 27m
£4–7

Colchester to Essex bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Colchester and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 18m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 33m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 33m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 39m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 15m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 19m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 17m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 30m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex2h 9m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 17m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 30m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex2h 9m • 1 change

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexStephensons of Essex1h 17m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Essex? 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 Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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

First Essex operates a bus from Osborne Street to Bus Interchange every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h.

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