The average bus between Colchester and Higham Ferrers takes 8h 34m and the fastest bus takes 6h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Higham Ferrers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Colchester and Higham Ferrers. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Higham Ferrers at 12:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Higham Ferrers? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Higham Ferrers. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Higham Ferrers station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
Colchester to Higham Ferrers bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Higham Ferrers bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Colchester and Higham Ferrers is 112.2 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to (H'ham Ferrers) Wharf Road via Coach Station, Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, Bus Station, and (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby in around 5h 47m.