The average bus between Needham Market and Colchester takes 4h 1m and the fastest bus takes 2h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Needham Market 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 every 4 hours between Needham Market and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham Market is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Colchester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Needham Market to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Needham Market station and arriving at Colchester station via Old Cattle Market Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Needham Market to Colchester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from The Swan station.
Needham Market to Colchester bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Osborne Street station.
The distance between Needham Market and Colchester is 31 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from The Swan to Osborne Street via Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 2h 23m.