Plymouth to Colchester Buses

Plymouth to Colchester buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Plymouth and Colchester takes 9h 51m and the fastest bus takes 7h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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.

9h 51m
Duration: 290 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 504 / ...
Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to Coach Stopbus 717 / ...

8h 41m

£45–77

Plymouth to Colchester bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Plymouth and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 9h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:25 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 4:55 PM
10h 20m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 10:50 PM
10h 40m • 2 changes
3:30 PM → 1:45 AM
Arrives next day
10h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:00 AM
9h 30m • 2 changes
2:50 AM → 12:25 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 4:55 PM
10h 20m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 10:50 PM
10h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:00 AM
9h 30m • 2 changes
2:50 AM → 12:25 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 5:05 PM
10h 30m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 10:50 PM
10h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM
9h 35m • 2 changes
3:35 AM → 12:25 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 4:55 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 7:50 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:35 AM → 12:25 PM
8h 50m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 4:55 PM
10h 10m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 7:50 PM
7h 40m • 2 changes
3:45 PM → 1:45 AM
Arrives next day
10h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:00 AM
9h 30m • 2 changes
2:50 AM → 12:25 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 4:55 PM
10h 20m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 10:50 PM
10h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:00 AM
9h 30m • 2 changes
2:50 AM → 12:25 PM
9h 35m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 4:55 PM
10h 20m • 2 changes
12:10 PM → 10:50 PM
10h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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.

Plymouth to Colchester buses

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Plymouth to Colchester bus times

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

2:50 AM → 12:25 PM

6:35 AM → 4:55 PM

12:10 PM → 10:50 PM

3:30 PM → 1:45 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:00 AM

2:50 AM → 12:25 PM

6:35 AM → 4:55 PM

12:10 PM → 10:50 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:00 AM

2:50 AM → 12:25 PM

6:35 AM → 5:05 PM

12:10 PM → 10:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:05 AM

3:35 AM → 12:25 PM

6:45 AM → 4:55 PM

12:10 PM → 7:50 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:35 AM → 12:25 PM

6:45 AM → 4:55 PM

12:10 PM → 7:50 PM

3:45 PM → 1:45 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:00 AM

2:50 AM → 12:25 PM

6:35 AM → 4:55 PM

12:10 PM → 10:50 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:30 AM → 10:00 AM

2:50 AM → 12:25 PM

6:35 AM → 4:55 PM

12:10 PM → 10:50 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station

Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Coach Stop

Bus trips from Plymouth

Bus trips to Colchester

Alternative transport options

3:30 PM → 1:45 AM
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3:45 PM → 1:45 AM
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