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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Writtle takes 2h 11m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. There is a bus service every few hours from Colchester to Writtle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 11m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus bus 371 / ...
1h 46m
£5–6

Colchester to Writtle bus times

Buses run hourly between Colchester and Writtle. 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 Writtle at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 59m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 44m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 9m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 46m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 53m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 2m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 46m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex1h 53m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 2m • 1 change

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    First EssexFirst Essex2h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester to Writtle? 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: 28 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

First Essex operates a bus from Osborne Street to Bus Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 1h 31m.

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