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Trip Overview

The average bus between East Ham and Colchester takes 4h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from East Ham 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.

4h 29m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 5 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bartle Avenue to Romford Stationbus bus 5 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
4h 2m
£8–51

East Ham to Colchester bus times

Buses run hourly between East Ham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Ham is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Romford Station and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 49m • 3 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 23m • 3 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 29m • 3 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 40m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 1m • 3 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 24m • 3 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 1m • 3 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 24m • 3 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 1m • 3 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 35m • 3 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 25m • 3 changes

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    Go Ahead LondonStagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Ham 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 East Ham to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between East Ham, England and Colchester, England?

You can take a bus from Bartle Avenue to Osborne Street via Romford Station, High Street, and Bus Station in around 4h 2m.

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