The average bus between Newark on Trent and Colchester takes 8h 32m and the fastest bus takes 6h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark on Trent 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 5 times a day between Newark on Trent and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark on Trent is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Nottingham station and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Newark on Trent 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark on Trent to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Coach Stop station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Newark on Trent to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Newark on Trent to Colchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Stop station.
The distance between Newark on Trent and Colchester is 175.3 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a bus from Boundary Road to Coach Stop via Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 2m.