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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Gillingham takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Gillingham. 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 7m
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 26m
£8–12

Colchester to Gillingham bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Colchester and Gillingham. 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 Gillingham at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK12h 18m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 33m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK6h 3m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 18m • 4 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 33m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK6h 3m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 18m • 4 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 33m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK6h 3m • 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 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 33m • 4 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK6h 3m • 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 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst EssexEnsign BusArriva UK5h 33m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Gillingham? 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 Gillingham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Osborne Street to Waterfront Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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