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Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Thorpe Bay (Water) takes 3h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 41m
Duration
48 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 Travel Centrebus bus X30
3h 2m
£6–9

Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water) bus times

Buses run hourly between Colchester and Thorpe Bay (Water). The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Thorpe Bay (Water) at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK9h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK2h 45m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK3h 35m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK3h 45m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK3h 4m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK3h 14m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK3h 6m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK2h 51m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK3h 21m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK3h 21m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexArriva UK3h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Thorpe Bay (Water)? 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.

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  • Distance: 48.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Thorpe Bay (Water), England?

You can take a bus from Osborne Street to The Broadway via Bus Station and Travel Centre in around 3h 2m.

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