The average bus between Epping and Colchester takes 3h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Epping 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Epping and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Epping is at 8:02 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Four Wantz and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Epping 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Epping to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Four Wantz station and arriving at Osborne Street station via Retail Market station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Epping to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Four Wantz station.
Epping to Colchester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Osborne Street station.
The distance between Epping and Colchester is 58.6 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a bus from Church to Osborne Street via Four Wantz, Retail Market, and Cathedral in around 3h 12m.