Oxford to Colchester Buses

Oxford to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oxford and Colchester takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oxford 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 27m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 737

5h 44m

£21–33

Oxford to Colchester bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Oxford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Oxford is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:00 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 6:16 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 8:29 PM
6h 44m • 2 changes
4:25 PM → 10:33 PM
6h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:05 AM → 10:37 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:05 AM → 10:37 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:05 AM → 10:37 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
4:05 AM → 10:14 AM
6h 9m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 12:30 PM
6h • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 2:36 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:22 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
4:05 AM → 11:19 AM
7h 14m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 1:20 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:22 AM
5h 32m • 2 changes
4:05 AM → 10:37 AM
6h 32m • 2 changes
6:05 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oxford 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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Oxford to Colchester bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:00 AM → 3:05 PM

11:40 AM → 6:16 PM

1:45 PM → 8:29 PM

4:25 PM → 10:33 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM

4:05 AM → 10:37 AM

6:05 AM → 12:45 PM

8:00 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM

4:05 AM → 10:37 AM

6:05 AM → 12:45 PM

8:00 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM

4:05 AM → 10:37 AM

6:05 AM → 12:45 PM

8:00 AM → 3:05 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:23 AM

4:05 AM → 10:14 AM

6:30 AM → 12:30 PM

8:30 AM → 2:36 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:22 AM

4:05 AM → 11:19 AM

6:30 AM → 1:20 PM

8:30 AM → 3:20 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:50 AM → 6:22 AM

4:05 AM → 10:37 AM

6:05 AM → 12:45 PM

8:00 AM → 3:05 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Coach Station

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