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Northampton to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Northampton and Colchester takes 5h 3m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Northampton 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.

5h 3m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Northampton to Colchester bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Northampton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Northampton is at 5:05 AM which arrives into Colchester at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Golders Green Station and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express5h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express5h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressNational ExpressNational Express5h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton 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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  • Distance: 131 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Coach Stop via Golders Green Station and Coach Station in around 4h 37m.

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