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Trip Overview

The average bus between Romford and Colchester takes 3h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 33m. There is a bus service every few hours from Romford 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.

3h 19m
Duration
43 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 351 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from High Street to Retail Marketbus bus 351
  2. Take the bus from Cathedral to Osborne Streetbus bus 371 / ...
2h 54m
£6–8

Romford to Colchester bus times

Buses run hourly between Romford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romford is at 7:21 PM which arrives into Colchester at 10:04 PM. All services require a transfer at High Street and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 7m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex2h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach LondonFirst EssexFirst Essex3h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Romford 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.

Map of how to get from Romford to Colchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Romford Town Centre to Osborne Street via High Street, Retail Market, and Cathedral in around 2h 54m.

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