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Trip Overview

The average bus between Gillingham and Colchester takes 6h 59m and the fastest bus takes 5h 3m. There is a bus service every few hours from Gillingham 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.

6h 59m
Duration
98 mi
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 100 bus, line 300 bus

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  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 / ...
5h 24m

Gillingham to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Gillingham and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex17h 59m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 45m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 45m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 45m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 46m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 45m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKEnsign BusFirst EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex5h 58m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gillingham 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 Gillingham to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Waterfront Bus Station to Osborne Street via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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