Leicester to Colchester Buses

Leicester to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Leicester and Colchester takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 48m
Duration: 129 mi
Distance: £23
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...

4h 11m

£18–33

Leicester to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Leicester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:30 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:50 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
7:55 PM → 1:45 AM
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5h 50m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:25 PM
5h • 1 change
11:30 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:25 PM
5h • 1 change
11:30 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:25 PM
5h • 1 change
11:30 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:00 AM
4h 50m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 12:25 PM
5h • 1 change
11:30 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 7:50 PM
6h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:05 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 12:25 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Leicester to Colchester buses

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Leicester to Colchester bus times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

11:30 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 4:55 PM

5:20 PM → 10:50 PM

7:55 PM → 1:45 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:00 AM

7:25 AM → 12:25 PM

11:30 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 4:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:00 AM

7:25 AM → 12:25 PM

11:30 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 4:55 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:00 AM

7:25 AM → 12:25 PM

11:30 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 4:55 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:00 AM

7:25 AM → 12:25 PM

11:30 AM → 3:00 PM

1:40 PM → 7:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:05 AM

7:45 AM → 12:25 PM

9:40 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 4:55 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:10 AM → 10:05 AM

7:45 AM → 12:25 PM

9:40 AM → 2:55 PM

1:30 PM → 4:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop

Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Station

Bus trips from Leicester

Bus trips to Colchester

Alternative transport options

7:55 PM → 1:45 AM
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