The average bus between Colchester and Southwell takes 8h 49m and the fastest bus takes 6h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester to Southwell. 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 4 times a day between Colchester and Southwell. 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 Southwell at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Southwell? 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 Southwell. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Southwell station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
Colchester to Southwell bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.
Colchester to Southwell bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
The distance between Colchester and Southwell is 182.6 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Stop to Park Terrace via Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Canal Street, and Victoria Centre in around 6h 24m.