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The average bus between Dartford Station and Colchester takes 5h 37m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dartford Station to Colchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 37m
Duration
88 mi
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Dartford Station to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Dartford Station and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford Station is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 51m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex10h 26m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Kent FastrackEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 20m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 50m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 56m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Kent FastrackEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 20m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 50m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 56m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 3m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 7m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 21m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 16m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 14m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 16m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Kent FastrackEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 20m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 50m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 56m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Kent FastrackEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 20m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 50m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 56m • 4 changes
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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 6m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dartford Station to Colchester? 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: 88.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Dartford Station, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Home Gardens to High Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 54m.

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