Greater Manchester to Colchester Buses

Greater Manchester to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Greater Manchester and Colchester takes 9h 11m and the fastest bus takes 6h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester 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.

9h 11m
Duration: 236 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540
Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...

7h 43m

£36–62

Greater Manchester to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Greater Manchester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:45 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day
14h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:55 AM → 3:00 PM
9h 5m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 5:05 PM
7h • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 10:50 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:55 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 4:55 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 7:50 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:50 PM
8h • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:55 PM
8h 40m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 4:55 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
12:30 PM → 7:50 PM
7h 20m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 10:50 PM
8h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:30 AM → 2:55 PM
9h 25m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:30 AM → 2:55 PM
9h 25m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:30 AM → 2:55 PM
9h 25m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 10:50 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester 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.

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Greater Manchester to Colchester bus times

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:45 PM → 10:00 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:55 AM → 3:00 PM

10:05 AM → 5:05 PM

11:10 AM → 7:50 PM

2:35 PM → 10:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:55 PM

10:05 AM → 4:55 PM

12:30 PM → 7:50 PM

2:50 PM → 10:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:15 AM → 2:55 PM

10:05 AM → 4:55 PM

12:30 PM → 7:50 PM

2:50 PM → 10:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:30 AM → 2:55 PM

9:15 AM → 4:55 PM

11:45 AM → 7:50 PM

2:55 PM → 10:50 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:30 AM → 2:55 PM

9:15 AM → 4:55 PM

11:45 AM → 7:50 PM

2:55 PM → 10:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:30 AM → 2:55 PM

9:15 AM → 4:55 PM

11:45 AM → 7:50 PM

2:55 PM → 10:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Colchester, England?

Bus from Raby Street to Milton Keynes Coachway

Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop

Bus trips from Greater Manchester

Bus trips to Colchester

Alternative transport options

7:45 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day