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Oxford to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oxford and Colchester takes 6h 26m 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 26m
Duration
141 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Coach Stationbus bus 737
5h 45m
£24–54

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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 141.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £20–50 and the journey takes 3h 52m.

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