Manchester to Colchester Buses

Manchester to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Colchester takes 8h 57m and the fastest bus takes 7h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from 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.

8h 57m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: £44
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...

8h 58m

£36–62

Manchester to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Manchester and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Coachway and take an average of 8h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:50 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 7:50 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
2:35 PM → 10:50 PM
8h 15m • 2 changes
5:10 PM → 1:45 AM
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8h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:45 AM → 12:25 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 2:55 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:45 AM → 12:25 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 2:55 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:45 AM → 12:25 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 2:55 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:45 AM → 12:25 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 2:55 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 55m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:45 AM → 12:25 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 3:00 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 5:05 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 7:50 PM
8h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:45 AM → 12:25 PM
9h 40m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 2:55 PM
8h 45m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 4:55 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
12:15 PM → 7:50 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from 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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Manchester to Colchester bus times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:50 AM → 4:55 PM

12:15 PM → 7:50 PM

2:35 PM → 10:50 PM

5:10 PM → 1:45 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

2:45 AM → 12:25 PM

5:15 AM → 2:55 PM

9:00 AM → 4:55 PM

11:30 AM → 7:50 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

2:45 AM → 12:25 PM

5:15 AM → 2:55 PM

9:00 AM → 4:55 PM

11:30 AM → 7:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:45 AM → 12:25 PM

5:15 AM → 2:55 PM

9:00 AM → 4:55 PM

11:30 AM → 7:50 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:45 AM → 12:25 PM

5:15 AM → 2:55 PM

9:00 AM → 4:55 PM

11:30 AM → 7:50 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:45 AM → 12:25 PM

5:45 AM → 3:00 PM

9:50 AM → 5:05 PM

10:55 AM → 7:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:45 AM → 12:25 PM

6:10 AM → 2:55 PM

9:50 AM → 4:55 PM

12:15 PM → 7:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway

Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop

Bus trips from Manchester

Bus trips to Colchester

Alternative transport options

5:10 PM → 1:45 AM
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