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The average bus between Dartford and Colchester takes 5h 42m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. There is a bus service every few hours from Dartford 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 42m
Duration
89 mi
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus x80
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 100
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
  4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
4h 55m

Dartford to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Dartford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 53m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex10h 33m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Kent FastrackEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 23m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 53m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 59m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 6m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 11m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 25m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 28m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 18m • 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 18m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 12m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Kent FastrackEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 23m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 53m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 59m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Kent FastrackEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 23m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 53m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 59m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 9m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dartford 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.

Map of how to get from Dartford to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Home Gardens to Osborne Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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