The average bus between Lisbon and Colchester takes 41h 8m and the fastest bus takes 39h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lisbon 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.
Buses run twice daily between Lisbon and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lisbon is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and take an average of 41h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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39h 20m • 3 changes
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43h 15m • 3 changes
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39h 20m • 3 changes
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43h 15m • 3 changes
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39h 20m • 3 changes
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43h 15m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Lisbon station and arriving at Colchester station via Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 8m.
Lisbon to Colchester bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.
Lisbon to Colchester bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Coach Stop station.
Book your Lisbon to Colchester bus tickets online with ALSA, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Lisbon and Colchester is 1,658.3 km. The road distance is 2,346 km.
You can take a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Coach Stop via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), London Victoria, and Coach Station in around 37h 27m.