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Trip Overview

The average bus between Grays and Colchester takes 4h and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Grays 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
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 100 bus, line 300 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Stanley Road to Bus Stationbus bus 100
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 300 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
3h 38m
£6–9

Grays to Colchester bus times

Buses run hourly between Grays and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grays is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 37m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 7m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 58m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 58m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 8m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 58m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 58m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex4h 8m • 2 changes

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    First EssexFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Grays 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 Grays to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Stanley Road to Osborne Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 38m.

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