Long Eaton to Colchester Buses

Long Eaton to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Long Eaton and Colchester takes 6h 51m and the fastest bus takes 5h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Long Eaton 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.

6h 51m
Duration: 163 mi
Distance: £32
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 / ...

6h 22m

£25–43

Long Eaton to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Long Eaton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Eaton is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:30 PM → 1:45 AM
Arrives next day
8h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:00 AM
6h 30m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 12:25 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:00 AM
6h 30m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 12:25 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:00 AM
6h 30m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 12:25 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:00 AM
6h 30m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 12:25 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 2:55 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:00 AM
6h 30m • 3 changes
5:10 AM → 12:25 PM
7h 15m • 3 changes
9:32 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 28m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 7:50 PM
7h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:05 AM
6h 35m • 3 changes
6:10 AM → 12:25 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 2:55 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
11:32 AM → 4:55 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Long Eaton 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.

Long Eaton to Colchester buses

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Long Eaton to Colchester bus times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

5:30 PM → 1:45 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:00 AM

5:10 AM → 12:25 PM

9:32 AM → 2:55 PM

11:32 AM → 4:55 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:00 AM

5:10 AM → 12:25 PM

9:32 AM → 2:55 PM

11:32 AM → 4:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:00 AM

5:10 AM → 12:25 PM

9:32 AM → 2:55 PM

11:32 AM → 4:55 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:00 AM

5:10 AM → 12:25 PM

9:32 AM → 2:55 PM

11:32 AM → 4:55 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:00 AM

5:10 AM → 12:25 PM

9:32 AM → 3:00 PM

12:12 PM → 7:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

3:30 AM → 10:05 AM

6:10 AM → 12:25 PM

7:32 AM → 2:55 PM

11:32 AM → 4:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Long Eaton, 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

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5:30 PM → 1:45 AM
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