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The average bus between Hitchin and Colchester takes 8h 6m and the fastest bus takes 4h 54m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hitchin 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.

8h 6m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Line 315 bus, line 724 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bancroft to Bus Stationbus bus 315 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus bus 724
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
5h 19m
£7–10

Hitchin to Colchester bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Hitchin and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hitchin is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Colchester at 9:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex5h 42m • 3 changes

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex13h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex6h 29m • 3 changes

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex5h 42m • 3 changes

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex13h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex6h 29m • 3 changes

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex5h 42m • 3 changes

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex13h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex6h 29m • 3 changes

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex5h 42m • 3 changes

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex4h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex15h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex5h 56m • 3 changes

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex5h 42m • 3 changes

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex5h 44m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    CentrebusArriva UKFirst EssexFirst Essex19h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex6h 29m • 3 changes

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex5h 42m • 3 changes

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    CentrebusArriva UKArriva UKFirst Essex4h 54m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hitchin 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 Hitchin to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Bancroft to Osborne Street via Bus Station, Temp Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 19m.

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